IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Eliassen Group
Washington, DC, United States
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Confluence JIRA Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Decision Support Systems Project Management Software Network Architecture PRINCE2 Scrum Methodology Satcom
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Job description

Our client seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure and systems integration initiatives spanning WiFi, networking, voice, SATCOM, RF, and A/V. The role requires hands-on technical depth, disciplined Agile delivery, and calm leadership across multiple concurrent efforts in a mission-critical environment. Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of complex, multi-technology infrastructure and systems integration projects.
  • Drive Agile delivery and use project management tooling as the primary execution mechanism.
  • Coordinate cross-functional technical teams covering WiFi, networking, voice, SATCOM, RF, and A/V systems.
  • Manage schedules, dependencies, resources, and risks using project management software.
  • Provide hands-on technical oversight and answer technical questions related to network infrastructure.
  • Deliver results under tight timelines and high visibility while maintaining structure and accountability.
  • Support up to five concurrent major efforts and ensure consistent status, reporting, and issue resolution.
  • Operate effectively in secure, mission-critical environments with minimal ramp-up.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • DoD 8140 certification for 802 IT Project Manager such as Security+, SSCP, CAP, or GSLC.
  • 8+ years of IT project management experience, including 5+ years managing infrastructure or systems integration in multi-technology environments.
  • Demonstrated experience integrating WiFi, networking, voice, SATCOM, RF, and A/V systems across technical teams.
  • Strong technical knowledge of network infrastructure with the ability to explain how networks work and address technical questions.
  • Extensive experience using project management software for task tracking, dependencies, resource allocation, and scheduling.
  • Proven ability to manage up to five concurrent major initiatives.
  • Ability to contribute immediately in a mission-critical environment with minimal ramp-up.
  • Project management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner (preferred).
  • ITIL 4 Foundation certification (preferred).
  • SAFe certification aligned to enterprise agile delivery (preferred).
  • Agile certifications such as SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master, CSM, or PMI-ACP (preferred).
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AZ-900 (preferred).
  • PgMP certification (preferred).
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (preferred).
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint (preferred).
  • CISM or CISSP when security governance is a core responsibility (preferred).
  • Experience supporting classified, sensitive, or high-visibility programs in defense, intelligence, or military environments (preferred).
  • Experience operating in secure or restricted environments with elevated access controls and mission-critical constraints (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery methods and ITIL practices in technical environments (preferred).
  • Experience briefing and coordinating with senior government stakeholders, including decision support (preferred).
  • Ability to provide a verifiable portfolio or representative samples aligned with the role (preferred). Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute.
  • DoD 8140 certification for 802 IT Project Manager such as Security+, SSCP, CAP, or GSLC.
  • PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification (preferred).
  • ITIL 4 Foundation certification (preferred).
  • SAFe Agilist or SAFe Scrum Master certification (preferred).
  • CSM or PMI-ACP certification (preferred).
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Azure AZ-900 certification (preferred).
  • PgMP certification (preferred).
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (preferred).
  • CISM or CISSP certification when security governance is a core responsibility (preferred).

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