Job Description
Are you a strategic leader ready to drive critical infrastructure projects? Apex Government Solutions is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to join our Raleigh, NC team.
We are a premier contractor dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions to the Federal, State, and Local government sectors. In this pivotal role, you will oversee multi-million dollar initiatives, ensuring compliance with rigorous federal regulations while delivering exceptional value to the public sector.
Why Work With Us?
- Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that improve the lives of citizens across the nation.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $95k - $135k based on experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and generous PTO.
- Professional Growth: Continuous learning opportunities and clear pathways for advancement.
Join a team where your expertise matters. Apply today to shape the future of government technology.
Responsibilities
- Project Leadership: Lead the full project lifecycle (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closure) for large-scale federal and state government IT contracts.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure all project deliverables adhere to FISMA, NIST, and agency-specific compliance standards and security protocols.
- Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for government clients, managing expectations, providing regular status reports, and conducting requirement gathering sessions.
- Resource & Budget Management: Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, allocate resources effectively, and control project costs to ensure profitability and efficiency.
- Risk Management: Identify potential project risks early and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track and within scope.
- Team Coordination: Facilitate cross-functional teams, including technical staff, subject matter experts, and external vendors, to ensure seamless collaboration.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience managing IT projects within the Federal, State, or Local government sector.
- Certification: Professional Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification is mandatory.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Methodologies: Proven experience with both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies in a regulated environment.
- Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), and cybersecurity best practices.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.