Project Lead Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO
Project Lead jobs in Colorado Springs are in strong demand, concentrated in the Powers Corridor, Briargate, and downtown's central business district across defense, aerospace, and technology sectors. Employers hiring right now include MTSI, Stantec, and L3Harris. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Responsibilities include:
- Manage projects of varying size, scope, and complexity as part of a larger program portfolio.
- Plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee execution of assigned Task Orders from initiation through delivery.
- Lead integrated teams consisting of contractors, subcontractors, and technical leads.
- Ensure projects are executed within approved cost, schedule, scope, and quality baselines.
- Collaborate closely with the Program Director, Deputy Program Manager, Contracts Manager, Program Control, Security, Finance, HR, and other corporate support organizations.
- Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, staffing plans, risk registers, and performance metrics.
- Monitor project performance and proactively identify risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities while implementing effective mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate project staffing requirements, recruit and retain highly qualified personnel, and support workforce planning activities.
- Supervise project team leads and direct reports by establishing performance expectations, conducting coaching and mentoring, completing performance evaluations, and addressing personnel issues.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, security requirements, and applicable government regulations.
- Review and approve project deliverables, status reports, staffing actions, and program documentation.
- Coordinate with Contracts and Program Control to support project financial management, including labor forecasting, cost reporting, funding management, earned value inputs (where applicable), and contract deliverables.
- Monitor employee timekeeping compliance and approve timecards for assigned personnel, including subcontractor personnel.
- Maintain regular communication with customers regarding project status, technical execution, risks, issues, and accomplishments.
- Support customer meetings, program management reviews, technical interchange meetings, and executive briefings.
- Assist with proposal development, capture efforts, technical volumes, staffing plans, basis of estimates, and transition activities as assigned.
- Support implementation of Agile, DevSecOps, Lean, and SAFe best practices throughout project execution.
- Identify opportunities to improve project execution, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction through continuous process improvement.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Monitor project staff completion of MTSI training and appraisals
- Provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff
- Provide detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization
- Consult with client to define need or problem
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy-oral and written
Required:
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience supporting DoD, Federal Government, or comparable complex technical programs.
- Minimum of 5+ years of project or program management experience leading cross-functional technical teams.
- Experience managing software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, or IT modernization efforts.
- Experience leading Agile software development projects, preferably within a SAFe environment.
- Experience managing subcontractors and multi-company teams.
- Demonstrated experience with DoD acquisition processes and contract execution.
- Experience developing or managing Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and contract deliverables.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and customer engagement skills.
- Experience briefing senior government and industry leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner (PO/PM)), SAFe Agilist (SA), or other Agile certification.
- Experience supporting ACAT I or ACAT II acquisition programs.
- Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-based software development, and modern software factories.
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Power BI, and Microsoft Power Platform.
- Experience with Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR), software metrics, Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), and risk management.
- Experience supporting Space Force, Air Force, or other DoD cyber and software-intensive programs.
- Bachelor's (Master’s preferred) degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Management, or a related discipline. With Bachelor’s, minimum 18+years’ experience; with Master’s, minimum 10+ years’ experience
- Top Secret Clearance required
The pay range for this position in Colorado is $165,000/year to $200,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
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Perks and Benefits
- Vacation:New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
- Health Insurance:Zero Deductible Health Plans
- Flexible Schedules:Flex Schedules
- Professional Development:Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
- ESOP:Funded Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k Match+:6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
- Bonus Program:Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Mentorship:Career Mentorship Programs
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work:Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values:Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned:We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success:We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com
EEO Statement
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com
Responsibilities include:
- Manage projects of varying size, scope, and complexity as part of a larger program portfolio.
- Plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee execution of assigned Task Orders from initiation through delivery.
- Lead integrated teams consisting of contractors, subcontractors, and technical leads.
- Ensure projects are executed within approved cost, schedule, scope, and quality baselines.
- Collaborate closely with the Program Director, Deputy Program Manager, Contracts Manager, Program Control, Security, Finance, HR, and other corporate support organizations.
- Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, staffing plans, risk registers, and performance metrics.
- Monitor project performance and proactively identify risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities while implementing effective mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate project staffing requirements, recruit and retain highly qualified personnel, and support workforce planning activities.
- Supervise project team leads and direct reports by establishing performance expectations, conducting coaching and mentoring, completing performance evaluations, and addressing personnel issues.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, security requirements, and applicable government regulations.
- Review and approve project deliverables, status reports, staffing actions, and program documentation.
- Coordinate with Contracts and Program Control to support project financial management, including labor forecasting, cost reporting, funding management, earned value inputs (where applicable), and contract deliverables.
- Monitor employee timekeeping compliance and approve timecards for assigned personnel, including subcontractor personnel.
- Maintain regular communication with customers regarding project status, technical execution, risks, issues, and accomplishments.
- Support customer meetings, program management reviews, technical interchange meetings, and executive briefings.
- Assist with proposal development, capture efforts, technical volumes, staffing plans, basis of estimates, and transition activities as assigned.
- Support implementation of Agile, DevSecOps, Lean, and SAFe best practices throughout project execution.
- Identify opportunities to improve project execution, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction through continuous process improvement.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Monitor project staff completion of MTSI training and appraisals
- Provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff
- Provide detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization
- Consult with client to define need or problem
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy-oral and written
Required:
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience supporting DoD, Federal Government, or comparable complex technical programs.
- Minimum of 5+ years of project or program management experience leading cross-functional technical teams.
- Experience managing software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, or IT modernization efforts.
- Experience leading Agile software development projects, preferably within a SAFe environment.
- Experience managing subcontractors and multi-company teams.
- Demonstrated experience with DoD acquisition processes and contract execution.
- Experience developing or managing Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and contract deliverables.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and customer engagement skills.
- Experience briefing senior government and industry leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner (PO/PM)), SAFe Agilist (SA), or other Agile certification.
- Experience supporting ACAT I or ACAT II acquisition programs.
- Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-based software development, and modern software factories.
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Power BI, and Microsoft Power Platform.
- Experience with Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR), software metrics, Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), and risk management.
- Experience supporting Space Force, Air Force, or other DoD cyber and software-intensive programs.
- Bachelor's (Master’s preferred) degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Management, or a related discipline. With Bachelor’s, minimum 18+years’ experience; with Master’s, minimum 10+ years’ experience
- Top Secret Clearance required
The pay range for this position in Colorado is $165,000/year to $200,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
TS/SCI
Perks and Benefits
- Vacation:New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
- Health Insurance:Zero Deductible Health Plans
- Flexible Schedules:Flex Schedules
- Professional Development:Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
- ESOP:Funded Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k Match+:6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
- Bonus Program:Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Mentorship:Career Mentorship Programs
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work:Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values:Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned:We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success:We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com
EEO Statement
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com
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Project Lead Jobs in Colorado Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project lead job in Colorado Springs?
Focus your search on Colorado Springs' defense contractors, aerospace firms, and IT services companies clustered along the Powers Corridor and near Peterson Space Force Base and Fort Carson. Employers in those sectors routinely hire project leads with a PMP certification or demonstrated delivery experience. Tailoring your resume to government-adjacent or technical program environments gives you a clear edge in this market.
Which companies hire project leads in Colorado Springs?
Employers hiring project leads in Colorado Springs right now include MTSI, Stantec, and L3Harris, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Colorado Springs attracts a heavy mix of defense primes, government contractors, and regional technology firms, all of which maintain active project lead pipelines year-round.
Are there remote project lead jobs in Colorado Springs?
Yes, though availability depends on the role type: desk-based and analytical project lead positions are far more remote-friendly than on-site construction or facilities roles. About 27% of project lead openings tied to Colorado Springs are remote or hybrid as of July 2026. IT and software project leads in the Briargate and north Colorado Springs tech corridor tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get a project lead job in Colorado Springs with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path locally is through coordinator or associate project roles at Colorado Springs defense contractors or the city's growing healthcare systems, such as UCHealth and CommonSpirit. Many organizations will consider candidates who have led internal initiatives, completed a CAPM certification, or gained hands-on delivery exposure through military service, which is especially valued given the large veteran population tied to Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base.
Which industries hire the most project leads in Colorado Springs?
The sectors hiring the most project leads in Colorado Springs are Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Colorado Springs' proximity to major military installations and a growing technology corridor makes those sectors the primary drivers of sustained local project lead demand.
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