IT Project Manager Jobs in Colorado

Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance Required: Active DoW Secret Security Clearance
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets.

Are you an IT project manager who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? This role directly supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract, where your leadership keeps complex, high-stakes projects on track and on mission.

What You'll Be Doing

Project Planning and Initiation:

• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential project challenges.
• Establish project governance and communication protocols.

Project Execution and Monitoring:

• Guide and support the team in its adoption of Agile methodologies, facilitating a smooth transition and fostering an Agile mindset.
• Lead and manage geographically dispersed project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback.
• Maintain day-to-day execution of defined project tasks, sprints, and schedules.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear communication and action items.
• Monitor project progress and performance against plan, identifying and addressing deviations.
• Track project budget and expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
• Manage project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to effectively manage projects.
• Ensure project management artifacts (schedules, action items, status reports) are maintained accurately.

Stakeholder Management:

• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Act as a liaison between the IT department and other business units.

Project Closure and Evaluation:

• Ensure project deliverables are completed on time and meet quality standards.
• Conduct project closure activities, including documentation, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder sign-off.
• Evaluate project performance and identify lessons learned for future projects.
• Prepare and present project reports to management.

Other Responsibilities:

• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in project management.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of project management methodologies and processes.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance and direction.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Successfully communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve project issues.
• Embody excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 4, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 3, or more, years of direct experience in IT project management, in a dynamic environment, managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Must have a general understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, and emerging technologies.
• Must have experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
• Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Be able to obtain a DoW Top Secret Security Clearance
• Have a PMP certification
• Have an ITIL certification
• Have an understanding of Agile Methodologies
• Have Earned Value Management and Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience
• Have experience managing resources between functional teams while supporting shared resource needs.

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.
This role puts your project management expertise at the center of mission-critical IT initiatives supporting the nation's missile defense enterprise.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow
• And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.

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