IT Project Manager

GovCIO is currently hiring for an IT Project Manager to support modernization efforts. This position will be located in Hampton, Va at Joint Base Langley-Eustis and will be a fully onsite position.

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in enterprise implementation planning, technical integration, and coordination across a DoD-classified enterprise network. The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering complex projects in secure environments, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, and driving structured implementation activities from planning through sustainment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the direction of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives.
• Defines requirements and plans project lifecycle deployment.
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
• Maintain structured project documentation, including charters, plans, briefings, risk registers, change requests, and executive status reports
• Monitor progress against baselines and proactively identify risks, issues, and dependency conflicts across multiple enterprise workstreams
• Ensure all project actions comply with DoD cybersecurity, accreditation, and configuration management requirements
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams and leadership, translating complex technical considerations into clear operational impacts
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking, analysis and reporting. producing top quality products for the customer is vital. 
• Strong problem solving and good communication skills
• Ability to research and choose the best, technically feasible solution that meets customer requirements 
• Experience with agile or other project management methodologies
• A collaborative mindset and ability to build strong working relationships
• Proactive approach to anticipating project needs and solving challenges
• Flexibility and adaptability when project requirements evolve

High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

Clearance: TS/SCI 

• Managing multiple, complex, technical projects
• Planning and estimating work requirements
• Familiarity with DoD lifecycle processes, requirements management frameworks, and enterprise architecture principles.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical and non‑technical teams
• Demonstrate experience creating or managing enterprise implementation plans for large technical deployments
• Strong understanding of enterprise networks, service integration, incident/service management, and secure IT operations
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence) 
• DOD 8140 IAT II (Security+ CE,CCNA-Security, CySA+,CND) 

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Technical background in networking and systems
• PMP or Agile certification
• PMI-ACP
• Experience with large‑scale modernization efforts or cloud transition planning.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements, RMF processes, and DoD architecture frameworks
• Experience working directly with PMOs or leading cross‑functional technical teams
• Background supporting highly regulated or classified environments such as AFSCI
• Experience with enterprise technical integration, transition planning, or large-scale modernization programs 
• Experience with DOD Networks (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS)