Junior IT Project Manager with Security Clearance - ManTech International

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International, you'll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement. Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented IT Project Manager to join our team in the Herndon, VA. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Define scope, objectives and deliverables within the network, security and cloud operations environment * Coordinate project activities and develop project schedules * Create work packages tied to milestones, identify dependencies, and schedule work : Ensure tasks are assigned and completed on time; Track and report on project milestones and deliverables * Risk management and developing risk mitigation strategies : Assist in identifying and assessing risks related to network, security, and cloud operations ; Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies; Monitor risks throughout the project. * Stakeholder Management : Work with stakeholders to prioritize operations tasks and engineering projects ; Provide routinely scheduled reports to senior managers on task and project performance
* Work closely with the PMO team to maintain visibility of all tasks and projects ; Provide updates on network, security and cloud operation policies, SOPs, and Best Practices to the PMO team
* Vendor Management : Coordination of procurement, installation and maintenance of network, security, and cloud systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements * Documentation and Reporting : Support the development of briefings and presentations for customers ; * Support the development of documentation on policies, SOPs, and Best Practices ; Provide status updates and other project information and options as requested * Change Management : Manage change requests related to network, security, and cloud operations ; * Assess the impact of changes on the project ; Utilizing Change Control Boards (CCBs) to manage and control any project-related changes, ensuring effective and efficient project delivery
* Quality Management : Define and monitor project quality standards ; Conduct quality control checks
* Provide technical expertise and data to support customer decision-making on solution alternatives and other investments * Provide technical direction to guide project team execution * Provide guidance and task assignment to program personnel mentoring team members improving support to the customer Basic Qualifications: * A bachelor's degree in information technology , computer science, finance, business management, or related degree * A minimum of (1) one year of experience as a Technical Project Manager * Knowledge and experience applying project management best practices * IT knowledge and understanding * Experience on projects involving Agile and DevOps processes * Understanding of and some experience overseeing implementation of ITIL practices * Experience leading small project teams Preferred Qualifications: * A Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification
* An Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification
* Experience with Change Control Boards and change management
* Experience working with ServiceNow Clearance Requirements: * Must be a U.S. citizen
* Must hold a Secret level clearance
* Eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance Physical Requirements: * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% * Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer * The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.