Senior IT Project Manager – Secret Clearance Leader

Talentify; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify, based in Rosslyn, VA, seeks a Senior IT Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of complex IT projects and programs, aligning with business goals and governance standards. The role requires managing budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder expectations while guiding cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, advanced project management expertise, and experience with agile, waterfall, and SAFe methods, plus the ability to mentor junior

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of IT project management, program management, or related leadership roles.
• Strong experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Trello.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and SAFe.
• Proven leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Familiarity with enterprise IT systems, infrastructure, and technology environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, governance processes, and executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex IT projects and multi-project programs.
• Develop and implement project management processes, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with business leaders, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure projects align with organizational goals.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while managing dependencies and constraints.
• Conduct system and program assessments and recommend operational or technical improvements.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including project plans, schedules, governance artifacts, and lessons learned.
• Ensure projects comply with security, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Monitor project performance and provide status reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging project management tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives and contribute to organizational decision‑making.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and coordinate efforts across multiple departments or technical groups.
• Mentor junior project managers, project coordinators, and team members to strengthen project delivery capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration/IT

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Trello

Job description

Talentify, based in Rosslyn, VA, seeks a Senior IT Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of complex IT projects and programs, aligning with business goals and governance standards. The role requires managing budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder expectations while guiding cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, advanced project management expertise, and experience with agile, waterfall, and SAFe methods, plus the ability to mentor junior