• Senior IT Project Lead

    Innovative Management & Technology Services (Washington, DC)


    Company Overview:

    Join a fast-growing company highly experienced in cyber security, cloud computing, virtualization, big data analytics, and project management!  IMTS offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement and employer-contributed 401K, and referral bonuses.  We work with the best customers on-site at top government agencies.

     

    Job Title: Senior IT Project Lead

     

    Primary Location: Washington, DC

     

    Clearance: Top-Secret (TS)

    Position Summary:

    We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IT Project Lead to manage, lead, and coordinate complex information technology projects for a mission-critical program in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT project leadership, a strategic mindset, and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively between technical teams and business stakeholders

    Responsibilities:

    + Plan, initiate, and manage complex IT projects across their full lifecycle.

    + Lead and guide technical teams, ensuring project goals, schedules, and standards are met.

    + Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams to align objectives and expectations.

    + Develop detailed project plans, set milestones, and evaluate business impacts at each stage of development.

    + Monitor progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet deadlines, performance standards, and cost targets.

    + Provide status reports, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders.

    + Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, standards, and security requirements.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Active Top Secret clearance is required.

    + U.S. Citizenship is required.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field

    + Minimum of 8 years of experience managing IT projects in a technical or government environment

    + In lieu of 8 years of experience, equivalent certifications or past demonstrable work may be considered

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Strong leadership and team management skills

    + Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

    + Proven experience with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid models)

    + PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certifications highly desirable

    + Familiarity with federal IT policies, cybersecurity compliance, and secure IT environments

     

    IMTS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

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