Senior IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project Manager
Lead Engineer Step I
Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville, Alabama
 
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide. 

HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Senior IT Project Manager in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of highly complex projects, from inception to completion.
• Confidently oversee project scope, schedule, and financial commitments supporting contract goals in collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Plan and schedule project deliverables using established Earned Value tool sets.
• Manage expectations, resolve issues and conflicts, and build mitigation plans.
• Author and deliver proposals, status reports, and executive level presentations.
• Exhibit a cognitive ownership of their project deliverables and partner with matrixed resources to deliver results according to customer expectations.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and MS Project scheduling software.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal 'teaming' soft skills.

Education and Experience:

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 12 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 10 years of general experience; Bachelor's degree and 8 years of general experience; Master's degree and 6 years of general experience
• Must have 7 years of directly related experience
• Must have 1 year of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have a thorough understanding of Earned Value Management
• Must have experience successfully driving projects to completion while integrating matrixed resources
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Be PMP Certified
• Be ITIL Certified
• Have earned Value Management and Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience
• Have experience managing high dollar-value projects ranging in complexity
• Have experience managing geographically separated project teams
• Have experience managing projects in traditional waterfall and/or agile methodologies
• Have Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Domain knowledge

Must be a US Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Minimal travel may be expected; this may include air travel.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid holidays
Accrued Paid Time Off 

HX5 is an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: employment@hxfive.com, or call (850) 362-6551.

COVID-19 Regulations:  As a federal government contractor, HX5 complies with all customer, federal, state, and local requirements regarding COVID-19 regulations, including COVID-19 vaccinations and testing requirements. This means that our employees and new hires, whether working at a customer site, working remotely, or working in an HX5 facility, will need to adhere to applicable COVID-19 requirements. These requirements may include vaccination, attestations regarding your vaccination status and/or COVID-19 testing, and you may be required to show proof of vaccination and/or negative test results as a condition of your employment. Requests for an accommodation will be reviewed and assessed under applicable laws and regulations.

CJ