Mid-Level Project Manager 102092

Mid-Level Project Manager 
Location: Colorado Springs, CO. 
Required Clearance: Secret 

Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees—we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k match.

U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation. 

Job Description:

Join our team and play a key role in the future of missile defense! We are seeking a diverse pool of skilled technical professionals to support the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) organization. The MDSEA organization is part of a team that directly supports the Missile Defense Agency. As a hands-on contributor, your work will be instrumental in developing and sustaining the systems that ensure the efficient, sustainable, and secure operation of our nation's advanced space-based sensing capabilities. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-critical environment. 

We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and results-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment. If you are a self-starter who excels at solving technical challenges and possesses a strong desire to contribute to the success of our mission, we want to hear from you. We are looking for a natural problem-solver with exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills who is eager to learn, contribute, and collaborate within a technical team. If you are passionate about leveraging your technical expertise to enhance our nation's security, consider this position. 

The Mid-Level Project Manager supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract directly supporting the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) team. The candidate is responsible for planning, executing, and closing IT projects within defined scope, budget, and timeline. This role requires strong self-direction, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage project teams and stakeholders and delivered to meet or exceed expectations. 

Job Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Initiation:

• Create and maintain project documentation and plans, to include project timelines, resource allocations, and budgets.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential project challenges.
• Establish project governance and communication protocols. 

Project Execution and Monitoring:

• Agile Transformation: Guide and support the team in its adoption of Agile methodologies, facilitating a smooth transition and fostering an Agile mindset.
• Lead and manage project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear communication and action items.
• Monitor project progress and performance against plan, identifying and addressing deviations.
• Create, manage, and update detailed project schedules.
• Track project budget and expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
• Manage project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to effectively manage projects. 

Stakeholder Management:

• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Partner with matrixed resources to deliver results according to customer expectations and manage resources between functional teams to support shared resource needs. 

Project Closure and Evaluation:

• Ensure project deliverables are completed and meet quality standards.
• Conduct project closure activities, including documentation, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder sign-off.
• Evaluate project performance and identify lessons learned for future projects.
• Prepare and present project reports to management. 

Other Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to project execution and serve as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
• Mentor and coach teams on project management principles and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team empowerment. 

Required Skills:

• Demonstrate strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance and direction.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Successfully communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve project issues.
• Embody excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

Desired Skills:

• Have a PMP certification.
• Have experience in IT project management.
• Have Earned Value Management and Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience.
• Have experience managing resources between functional teams while supporting shared resource needs.
• Have an understanding of Agile Methodologies. 

ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector.