Senior IT Project Manager

Windwalker Group; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Windwalker Group in the United States is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead federal IT programs. You will act as the single point of contact for Federal IT Program Managers, guide projects through waterfall and Agile life cycles, and ensure alignment with PMO standards and stakeholder expectations.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on federal IT project management, active Q clearance or TS/SCI, and PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Active PMP certification.
• Five years of hands-on IT PM experience in the Federal Government.
• Experience with both waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel and Visio.
• Strong English communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact for Federal IT Program Managers and coordinate communication.
• Oversee IT projects using waterfall and Agile life cycles; manage schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Develop PM artifacts (charters, plans, schedules, requirements, reports) per PMO standards.
• Collaborate across matrixed teams to coordinate resources and ensure project success.
• Create and manage project documents and presentations with Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Visio.
• Communicate updates and insights to senior leaders; provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Q clearance

Active clearance

PMP certification

Federal IT PM experience

Waterfall & Agile

Communication skills

Matrix organization

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Excel

Visio

Job description

About Windwalker Group

• Building security design
• Security Guards
• Access control
• Cybersecurity
• Customized training programs
• Project management
• Multimedia solutions

About Windwalker Group

Windwalker Group is an award-winning, Minority-Owned business with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative solutions to help organizations grow, thrive, and achieve lasting success. Guided by our commitment to excellence, we specialize in security and preparedness, professional development, and cutting-edge technology solutions.

Our Diverse Offerings Include

• Building security design
• Concierge services
• Security Guards
• Access control
• Cybersecurity
• Customized training programs
• Project management
• Multimedia solutions

We tailor each solution to meet the unique needs of our clients, ensuring exceptional results that safeguard assets, enhance expertise, and foster continued success.

At Windwalker, our mission is to deliver innovative security and professional development solutions that empower organizations, protect communities, and drive lasting success through excellence and care.

Windwalker: Securing Today, Building Expertise for Tomorrow

Discover more at www.Windwalker.com

This role involves managing high-level IT projects, ensuring alignment with federal guidelines, and driving successful outcomes within a matrixed environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT project management, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering results in both traditional and Agile project environments.

Location

Hybrid position from the Washington, D.C., Denver, CO, or Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for customers' Federal IT Program Managers, ensuring seamless communication and project coordination.
• Oversee and execute IT projects following both traditional waterfall and Agile life cycle methodologies.
• Effectively manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
• Develop clear, complete project management artifacts (charters, plans, schedules, requirements, and reports) in accordance with PMO standards and lifecycle processes.
• Collaborate across matrixed teams to coordinate resources and ensure successful project execution.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Visio skills to create and manage project documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders, delivering updates, insights, and recommendations.
• Leverage expertise in strategic thinking, multi-tasking, negotiation, conflict management, and time management to drive project success.

Qualifications Required

• Clearance: Must possess an active Q clearance or TS/SCI.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of hands‑on IT project management experience in the Federal Government, including projects utilizing both waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Certifications: Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Skills:
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with fluency in English.
  • Experience working within a matrixed organizational structure.
  • Proven ability to plan and execute complex programs to achieve defined goals.
  • Intermediate to expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Visio.
  • Strong skills in strategic thinking, negotiation, conflict management, time management, and planning.

Preferred

• Additional certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PRINCE2, or SAFe Agile certification.
• Experience managing IT projects in a government or defense-related environment.
• Knowledge of federal IT standards, policies, and frameworks.