Project Manager - Top Secret Clearance Required

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee IT projects, ensuring successful planning, execution, and completion within scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program and project management, technical oversight, risk management, personal management and knowledge management, with expertise in earned value management systems and enterprise IT portfolio management. Responsibilities Plan, organize, direct, and control overall project activities, including technical work, requirements traceability, quality management, schedule, cost, risk, and knowledge management. Capture and analyze project metrics through program and project exhibits to assess IT contract performance, as well as overall contract performance. Develop and deliver IT project plans detailing tasks, milestone dates, resource allocation, costs, and status updates. Collaborate with Federal oversight IT Program/Task Managers, providing input on technical approaches, level‑of‑effort estimations, trade‑offs, Return‑On‑Investment (ROI) analysis, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Ensure alignment of technical activities with the organizational IT roadmap. Lead knowledge management (KM) practices across development, operations, and maintenance activities to enhance consistency, implement a metrics‑based feedback loop, and improve IT service delivery cycles. Support enterprise IT Portfolio Management planning activities, ensuring lifecycle management of IT products and services. Align cost reporting across program areas using IT support services. Provide technical input for annual labor, software licensing, and maintenance requirements to support steady‑state operations and lifecycle management. Assist with organizational assessments and data calls, providing necessary technical insights. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines and deliverables. Monitor and evaluate staff performance, providing regular feedback and ensuring high‑quality work products. Maintain strict adherence to time and budget commitments, ensuring efficient resource utilization. Provide both oral and written briefings to senior leadership on project status, challenges, and accomplishments. Qualifications The Project Manager should have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in information technology of which at least eight years will be in managing information technology contract performance. Proven experience in IT project management, including planning, execution, and oversight. Strong knowledge of earned value management systems and IT project performance metrics. Experience with enterprise IT Portfolio Management and IT lifecycle planning. Familiarity with federal IT oversight processes and reporting requirements. Demonstrated ability to lead knowledge management (KM) practices for IT operations and services. Strong communication skills with the ability to brief stakeholders and senior leadership. Experience in risk assessment and mitigation for IT projects. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Information Technology or a similar degree. Certifications: PMP. Top Secret or Q clearance required. Benefits Regular – The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full‑time and part‑time employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC