Job Requirements
Chantilly, VA
Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$175,000 - $195,000
Job Description
Scrum Technical Project Manager
Location: Chantilly, VA
Work Type: Onsite
Remote Work: NO
Job Description
Gridiron IT is seeking an experienced Scrum Technical Project Manager to lead our cross-functional teams, managing the full project lifecycle for our core on-premises technology infrastructure. This is a highly visible, customer-facing role blending deep technical expertise with advanced project management. You will be responsible for modernizing legacy systems, driving on-prem DevOps and AI initiatives, mentoring a technical team, managing complex projects using Agile/Scrum, and effectively communicating project status to senior stakeholders. In this role you will coordinate with Government Program Management Office (GPMO), Mission Partners, Service Providers, Service Owners, and Architects to implement ServiceNow Information Technology Operations Management (ITOM) capabilities.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a technical team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Operations: Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical on-prem infrastructure, ensuring system performance and managing disaster recovery (DR) plans.
• Agile Project Management: Manage the full project lifecycle using Agile/Scrum, from requirements gathering with customers to planning, execution, and resource allocation.
• Stakeholder Management: Deliver project reviews and presentations to stakeholders, proactively managing risks, key decisions, and lessons learned.
• Security & Compliance: Partner with Information Security to ensure all on-prem systems are patched, hardened, and compliant with security policies.
Required Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, on-premise infrastructure projects through the full SDLC.
• Deep expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies (including Scaled Agile) and facilitating all ceremonies.
• Strong hands-on background in on-prem infrastructure: Windows/Linux server administration, enterprise networking, and storage (SAN/NAS).
• Proven experience using ServiceNow or Remedy for Agile project tracking and IT Service Management (ITSM).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of briefing senior stakeholders and translating complex technical requirements into clear user stories.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of related technical experience.
• 3-5+ years in a project management or team leadership role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Agile Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, or similar).
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience creating, managing, tracking, and updating work items via ServiceNow
• Knowledge of CMDB Concepts, methodologies, best practices
• Knowledge of ServiceNow ITOM capabilities, including Discovery, Service Mapping
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• ITIL, ServiceNow, or Remedy certifications.
• Advanced infrastructure or security certifications (e.g., CCNA, CISSP).
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires TS/SCI with a CI Polygraph.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $175,000 - $195,000/yr (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
Location: Chantilly, VA
Work Type: Onsite
Remote Work: NO
Job Description
Gridiron IT is seeking an experienced Scrum Technical Project Manager to lead our cross-functional teams, managing the full project lifecycle for our core on-premises technology infrastructure. This is a highly visible, customer-facing role blending deep technical expertise with advanced project management. You will be responsible for modernizing legacy systems, driving on-prem DevOps and AI initiatives, mentoring a technical team, managing complex projects using Agile/Scrum, and effectively communicating project status to senior stakeholders. In this role you will coordinate with Government Program Management Office (GPMO), Mission Partners, Service Providers, Service Owners, and Architects to implement ServiceNow Information Technology Operations Management (ITOM) capabilities.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a technical team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Operations: Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical on-prem infrastructure, ensuring system performance and managing disaster recovery (DR) plans.
• Agile Project Management: Manage the full project lifecycle using Agile/Scrum, from requirements gathering with customers to planning, execution, and resource allocation.
• Stakeholder Management: Deliver project reviews and presentations to stakeholders, proactively managing risks, key decisions, and lessons learned.
• Security & Compliance: Partner with Information Security to ensure all on-prem systems are patched, hardened, and compliant with security policies.
Required Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, on-premise infrastructure projects through the full SDLC.
• Deep expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies (including Scaled Agile) and facilitating all ceremonies.
• Strong hands-on background in on-prem infrastructure: Windows/Linux server administration, enterprise networking, and storage (SAN/NAS).
• Proven experience using ServiceNow or Remedy for Agile project tracking and IT Service Management (ITSM).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of briefing senior stakeholders and translating complex technical requirements into clear user stories.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of related technical experience.
• 3-5+ years in a project management or team leadership role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Agile Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, or similar).
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience creating, managing, tracking, and updating work items via ServiceNow
• Knowledge of CMDB Concepts, methodologies, best practices
• Knowledge of ServiceNow ITOM capabilities, including Discovery, Service Mapping
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• ITIL, ServiceNow, or Remedy certifications.
• Advanced infrastructure or security certifications (e.g., CCNA, CISSP).
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires TS/SCI with a CI Polygraph.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $175,000 - $195,000/yr (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
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