Senior IT Project Manager -Data Center

Graham Technologies; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

11 Federal holidays

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Graham Technologies (GTech) is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager with a strong data center background to serve as the primary point of contact for federal IT program managers, coordinating complex projects in a hybrid Denver environment.

The ideal candidate will manage data center and infrastructure initiatives using Waterfall and Agile methodologies, lead cross‑functional teams, and ensure delivery within PMO and security standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on IT project management experience within the Federal Government.
• Experience leading data center deployments, migrations, upgrades, consolidations, modernization initiatives.
• Experience managing projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for Federal IT Program Managers and stakeholders.
• Lead data center and IT infrastructure projects, including deployments, migrations, upgrades, and modernization.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across servers, storage, networking, and cloud connectivity.
• Manage schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, milestones, and deliverables.
• Apply Waterfall and Agile lifecycles and produce PM artifacts and reports.
• Ensure compliance with PMO processes, security standards, and governance.

Skills

Federal IT program mgmt

Data center infra

Waterfall & Agile

Matrixed environment

Risk management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Graham Technologies (GTech) is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager with a strong data center background to serve as the primary point of contact for our customers' Federal IT Program Managers. This position will lead complex federal IT and data center projects, coordinating technical teams, stakeholders, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables within a matrixed environment.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience managing data center infrastructure projects, a strong Federal Government IT project management background, and demonstrated success delivering projects using both traditional Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Location

Denver, CO - Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for customers' Federal IT Program Managers, providing effective communication, coordination, and project leadership.
• Lead complex data center and IT infrastructure projects, including data center deployments, migrations, upgrades, consolidations, modernization initiatives, and related infrastructure activities.
• Coordinate cross‑functional technical teams supporting areas such as servers, storage, networking, virtualization, cloud connectivity, facilities, security, and other data center technologies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, dependencies, risks, issues, milestones, and deliverables.
• Execute projects using both Waterfall and Agile lifecycle methodologies.
• Develop clear and complete project management artifacts, including project charters, project management plans, schedules, requirements, risk registers, status reports, and executive presentations.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable PMO processes, federal requirements, security standards, and lifecycle governance.
• Work effectively across matrixed organizations to coordinate technical resources and maintain accountability for project outcomes.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and technical constraints and develop appropriate mitigation and escalation strategies.
• Facilitate project meetings, technical discussions, status reviews, and executive‑level briefings.
• Communicate project status, risks, recommendations, and decisions effectively to senior leaders and Federal IT Program Managers.
• Use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Visio to develop and maintain schedules, reports, presentations, diagrams, and other project documentation.
• Apply strategic thinking, negotiation, conflict management, prioritization, and time‑management skills to drive projects to successful completion.

Experience

Required Skills:

• Minimum of five (5) years of hands‑on IT project management experience within the Federal Government.
• Demonstrated experience managing data center or major IT infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading data center deployments, migrations, upgrades, consolidations, modernization initiatives, or similar infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Experience working within a matrixed organizational structure and coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Proven ability to plan and execute complex IT programs and projects to achieve defined goals.

Clearance

• Active Q clearance or TS/SCI clearance.

Certifications / Tools

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the ability to attain one within 3 months of the start date.
• Intermediate to expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Visio.

Experience

Desired Skills:

• Experience managing data center projects within DoD, DOE, Intelligence Community, or other Federal Government environments.
• Experience with data center modernization, infrastructure refreshes, migrations, virtualization, cloud or hybrid infrastructure, networking, compute, storage, or related technologies.

Certifications / Tools

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
• SAFe Agile certification.
• PRINCE2 or other relevant project/program management certification.

Compensation

At Graham Technologies, we believe in treating everyone with fairness and respect. Our compensation package is designed to ensure fair pay for work, reflecting our commitment to integrity.

Many IT companies offer similar services, but what truly sets us apart is our people! We care deeply about our employees and consistently show our appreciation-not just for the final outcomes, but also for the effort and dedication shown every step of the way. Additionally, our generous benefits package supports our team members in living fulfilling and prosperous lives.

Here are just a few highlights of what we offer:

• Four Weeks of Accrued PTO in the First Year
• Eleven Paid Federal Holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Annual Employer Contributions
• Flexible Schedules
• Reimbursements for Continued Education and Training

Why Graham Technologies?

Our Core Values Define Who We Are:

• Value our Customers
• Care about our Employees
• Passionate about Innovation
• Believe in a Strong Work Ethic
• Rely on Teamwork
• Integrity Matters

Founded in 2007, GTech is a consulting services firm passionate about delivering tailored solutions that meet our clients' needs and maximize the value of their investments. We achieve this by providing top‑notch professionals across the IT industry. Our team embodies integrity, commitment, and reliability, which are at the heart of everything we do.

We are also dedicated to fostering a culture of support for our employees—the lifeblood of our business. At Graham Technologies, we've built a family‑oriented environment where team members are encouraged to maintain a healthy work‑life balance, pursue their passions, and grow professionally through flexible schedules, continued education, and a strong sense of community.