Sr IT Project Manager

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager (SME Level) to lead and support enterprise-wide initiatives, including Microsoft 365 (M365) and Enterprise AI programs. This role is responsible for providing expert-level project management leadership across cross-functional teams, ensuring successful delivery in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing complex IT programs, strong knowledge of governance and security processes, and the ability to lead Agile/Scrum-based projects from planning through deployment and transition to operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale enterprise IT programs, including M365 and AI initiatives
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource allocations
• Oversee project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget
• Manage risks, dependencies, and competing priorities across multiple concurrent projects
• Lead cross-functional teams, including technical, operational, and stakeholder groups
• Navigate governance processes, including A&A (Assessment & Authorization), and ensure compliance with security requirements
• Coordinate with security stakeholders (e.g., CMAP, KMD) to provide documentation and evidence for security controls
• Track and manage POA&M items and ensure timely resolution within project plans
• Support transition of projects into Operations & Maintenance (O&M) environments
• Develop and execute communication and training plans to support program adoption
• Oversee product pilots, integration efforts, and validation activities to ensure readiness for enterprise deployment
• Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and presentations to leadership and stakeholders
• Mentor junior team members and support collaboration across project teams

Required Qualifications

• Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
• Must be willing and able to work fully on-site
• Proven experience as a Senior/SME-level IT Project Manager leading complex, enterprise-scale programs
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, best practices, and tools
• Experience developing and managing project schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Strong leadership experience guiding cross-functional teams across technical and operational domains
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Experience navigating accreditation processes (ICD-503) and achieving Authority to Operate (ATO)
• Experience managing governance processes and integrating security requirements into IT projects
• Experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings and documentation

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project for resource-loaded scheduling
• Familiarity with enterprise collaboration tools such as Confluence and SharePoint
• Knowledge of enterprise IT architecture, service-oriented architectures, and security frameworks
• Understanding of Intelligence Community (IC) systems, policies, and environments
• Experience supporting federal or government programs
• Agile and/or Scrum certification
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Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.