Title: IT Project Manager

Location: 1-2x per week on-site in Herndon, VA

Duration: 1 year + extensions yearly and potential to convert direct-hire

Compensation: $70/hr to $82/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Required Skills and Experience *

- Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Technical PM focused on Cloud and Security projects

- 3+ years working on projects with Azure, AWS, or GCP platforms and has a strong understanding of the architecture

- Experience in Information Security and cyber security projects

- Experience working with large enterprise Security networks and software

Job Description *

This position is for our large Saas client who sells to government and highly secure commercial customers. As a Technical Project Manager, you will play a critical role in leading complex, multi-disciplinary technology projects from inception to completion. Utilizing your technical expertise and leadership skills, you will collaborate with internal product teams, and customer-facing units, across the company to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and ensure seamless communication. You will be responsible for shaping, defining, and delivering innovative technology solutions that align with our stakeholders' needs, leveraging an automation-first approach with a focus on deploying cloud resources via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Coordinate across multiple project teams to ensure smooth execution of projects, facilitating communication and collaboration between different functional areas.

- Allocate and manage resources effectively, while ensuring technical assets are optimally utilized and projects are well-supported.

- Serve as the primary communication link between project teams and senior management, providing regular updates and ensuring all stakeholders are aligned.

- Proactively identify risks associated with the programs and projects, develop mitigation strategies, and manage the resolution of issues as they arise.

- Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, helping to resolve complex technical challenges.

- Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative environment and encouraging innovative solutions.

- Ensure all projects comply with industry standards and company policies, particularly in areas like cybersecurity and data protection.

- Regularly report on program status and progress towards goals, including tracking metrics and KPIs to evaluate performance and make data-driven decisions.

- Oversee quality control processes across projects to ensure deliverables meet the required standards and satisfy customer expectations.

- Define and articulate program goals, aligning them with the strategic objectives of the organization to ensure they support long-term business success.

- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including executive leadership, to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the program, seeking out opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance outcomes