IT Project Manager

Overview

The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing cloud assessment, migration, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity activities in support of Air Force Business Enterprise Systems (BES). This role serves as the primary delivery manager for assigned Capability Delivery Teams (CDTs), ensuring work is executed on schedule, within scope, and aligned to Agile delivery velocity, cybersecurity requirements, and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract constraints.

The IT Project Manager operates within an Agile and DevSecOps environment, coordinating technical, cybersecurity, and stakeholder activities to ensure uninterrupted mission operations, continuous authorization, and predictable delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate IT, cloud, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity activities in accordance with task order requirements.
• Manage execution within Agile frameworks, including sprint planning, daily scrums, retrospectives, and release planning.
• Coordinate work across cloud engineers, DevSecOps engineers, cybersecurity personnel (ISSM, ISSO, ISSE, SCAR), and mission stakeholders.
• Track cost, schedule, scope, and risk performance under FFP constraints.
• Ensure alignment to BES priorities, Cloud One standards, and Zero Trust principles.
• Maintain delivery transparency through dashboards, status reports, and milestone tracking.
• Support backlog prioritization, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure required documentation, artifacts, and deliverables meet contract and Government acceptance criteria.
• Support inspection readiness, audits, and leadership briefings as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between technical teams and Government stakeholders for assigned efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field is strongly desired.
• Must have 6+ years of experience managing IT projects or programs supporting federal or DoD customers.
• 3+ years of experience managing Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cloud-based or enterprise IT systems.
• Experience coordinating cybersecurity and RMF-related activities within delivery teams.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts, CI/CD pipelines, and release governance.
• Active Secret clearance required 
• Must be a US Citizen.

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting Air Force or DoD Business Enterprise Systems.
• Experience working within Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contracts.
• Familiarity with Cloud One, GovCloud environments, or Zero Trust architectures.
• Experience using delivery and tracking tools such as Jira, GitLab, or equivalent.

Work Location
Hybrid – Maxwell-Gunter AFB


Travel 
Some travel may be required, up to 25%




 

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.

Lawelawe Defense Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.



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