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Chenega MIOS SBU · 13 hours ago

Sr Project Manager

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Chenega MIOS is a company that supports large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology. The Sr Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering technology initiatives, ensuring project alignment with strategic priorities and compliance with standards.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Translate approved architectural roadmaps and strategic priorities into executable project plans

Develop integrated schedules, milestones, and dependency maps

Identify project-level risks and issues, and inter-project and cross-team dependencies that impact delivery timelines

Ensure projects adhere to architectural standards, security requirements, and compliance mandates (e.g., RMF, STIGs, federal IT policies)

Prepare project materials for architecture and portfolio governance reviews as required, and track and document approvals, conditions, and action items resulting from governance decisions

Lead planning sessions include coordinating the team’s delivery plan, gaining sign-off from relevant stakeholders, and inputting relevant data into the Project Management Tool

Maintain Jira as the project management tool, ensuring data accuracy and consistency for all project activity

Maintain detailed project roadmaps in Jira to include sequencing, milestone delivery, and resource allocation

Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, proactively communicating potential challenges to stakeholders

Complete the Weekly Activity Report (WAR) Submission. Track project progress against defined metrics and provide regular status updates to stakeholders, including senior management

Define resource capacity for the SAGE team and monitor resource capacity, ensuring teams have the necessary support to achieve their goals

Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams and stakeholders

Ensure project deliverables meet acceptance criteria and quality standards. Gain Section Chief approval of all completed deliverables

Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to understand business needs and priorities

Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities effectively to stakeholders

Facilitate alignment between teams and stakeholders, ensuring everyone is working towards common goals

Build strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust and collaboration

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across projects

Stay up to date on industry’s best practices and emerging trends in project management and Agile

Promote a collaborative and transparent team environment, encouraging open communication and constructive feedback

Identify and address team impediments, fostering a problem-solving culture

Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management and Agile practices within the organization

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

PMP CertificationIT Project ManagementRisk MitigationAgile MethodologiesJiraCloud TechnologiesCybersecurityCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

7+ years of experience managing IT projects in complex enterprise environments

TS/SCI

Demonstrated experience delivering projects involving infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, or enterprise platforms

Strong experience with project planning, dependency management, and risk mitigation

Ability to coordinate across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience in federal, DoD, or highly regulated environments

Familiarity with architecture governance and portfolio review processes

Experience supporting cybersecurity and compliance-driven initiatives

Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices, including Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and traditional frameworks, with an understanding of how to apply them within a federal IT environment

Knowledge of the IT project lifecycle, specifically in the context of architecture-driven initiatives involving infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity platforms

Knowledge of enterprise project management tools, particularly Jira, for maintaining project data, roadmaps, resource allocation, and ensuring data accuracy

Project Planning and Scheduling Skills, demonstrated by the ability to translate strategic roadmaps into executable, integrated schedules with clear milestones, dependencies, and resource assignments within Jira

Risk and Issue Management Skills, including the practical skill of identifying, documenting, mitigating, and proactively communicating project-level risks to stakeholders to prevent delays

Communication and Reporting Skills, with proficiency in creating and delivering concise status updates, such as the Weekly Activity Report (WAR), and tailoring communications for stakeholders from technical teams to senior management

Ability to provide strategic oversight, guiding projects to mitigate risk, optimize resources, and maintain alignment with architectural intent without defining the strategy itself

Ability to operate effectively within established governance, ensuring project adherence to architectural standards, security requirements, and compliance mandates throughout the entire lifecycle

Ability to drive execution and ensure delivery discipline, holding teams accountable for milestones and ensuring deliverables meet defined quality standards and acceptance criteria for Section Chief approval