IT Project Manager (5501)

As a IT Project Manager, you’ll have a deep passion leading DevSecOps, Cloud, and Cyber projects within the National Security business unit specifically supporting the Intel account. If you want to join a company that values your strategic analysis and operational excellence, we want you to work for MetroStar. Our National Security business unit is responsible for enabling transformative improvements and IT modernization for our client’s mission critical solutions. Come be a game changer and join our team!

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers. 

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below! 

What you’ll do: 

• You will be a technical problem solver on the team, identifying innovative solutions to project deadlocks and resolving issues and constraints through consensus and sound judgment.
• You will work closely with the development teams and contribute to product architecture and design
• You will develop, cultivate, and manage client relationships
• You will prioritize, lead, and manage tasking of project team and completion of assignments
• You will evaluate, prioritize, and manage impacts of project scope changes, issues, and risks
• You will escalate project risks to the appropriate MetroStar and client stakeholders

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• Active TS//SCI clearance with CI poly
• Six (6) years of experience managing complex federal projects involving cloud, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, IT modernization, or software development
• Experience supporting the Intelligence Community
• Strong skills developing integrated project work breakdown structures (WBS), milestones, and schedules with strong ability to identify and characterize project dependencies
• Understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Proven expertise collaborating with customer PMs, leads, partners, and stakeholders
• Ability to identify and mitigate project risks
• Strong written and oral communication skills including briefing senior/executive stakeholders on project status, accomplishments, schedule, issues and risks

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades. 

Don’t meet every single requirement?   

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team 

What we want you to know: 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems. 

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