Sr. IT Project Manager

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

High-priority federal projects

Mentorship for juniors

Collaborative environment

Federal contracting insight

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of complex IT initiatives.

The role requires collaboration with federal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to keep workstreams aligned, remove blockers, and maintain momentum on high-priority projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project governance, scheduling discipline, and the ability to clearly communicate progress, risks, and deliverables in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience managing IT and technology projects.
• Experience working with data science and analytics teams.
• Familiarity with PM methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the IT project lifecycle from planning through implementation.
• Facilitate weekly meetings with federal stakeholders.
• Develop strong relationships with federal stakeholders.
• Resolve blockers and align teams around project goals.
• Maintain and update the project roadmap.
• Identify and manage project schedules, resources, and risks.
• Prepare status updates and manage contract deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Public Trust readiness

Agile

Scrum

Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will oversee the full lifecycle of complex IT initiatives, ensuring plans are executed effectively from kickoff through implementation. The position requires close collaboration with federal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to keep workstreams aligned, remove blockers, and maintain momentum on high-priority projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong project governance, scheduling discipline, and the ability to communicate progress, risks, and deliverables clearly across a regulated environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $150,000 – $160,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage the IT project lifecycle from planning through implementation
• Facilitate weekly meetings with federal stakeholders
• Develop strong relationships with federal stakeholders
• Resolve blockers and align teams around project goals
• Maintain and update the project roadmap
• Identify and manage project schedules, resources, and risks
• Prepare status updates and manage contract deliverables

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 7+ years of experience managing IT and technology projects
• Experience working with data science and analytics teams
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunity to work on high-priority projects with federal leadership
• Mentorship opportunities for junior team members
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
• Insight into federal contracting and project processes

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.