IT Project Manager

About

We are seeking a mid-level IT Project Manager to support a strategic NIH technology management and advisory contract focused on improving IT governance, enterprise planning, modernization, project and portfolio performance, scientific solution delivery, and executive decision support. The role manages and coordinates IT projects from initiation through closure with disciplined project management, strong communication, schedule management, risk and issue tracking, and experience working with technical teams and Government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project management plans, schedules, WBS structures, RACI matrices, and stakeholder plans.
• Track scope, schedule, cost, risks, issues, dependencies, and action items.
• Maintain dashboards, integrated schedules, meeting minutes, decision logs, and status reports.
• Facilitate project meetings, Agile ceremonies, standups, retrospectives, and stakeholder working sessions.
• Support change control, impact assessments, lessons learned, and post-implementation reviews.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and escalate blockers appropriately.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of IT project management experience.
• Experience managing schedules, risks, issues, actions, and deliverables.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal IT project management experience.
• NIH, HHS, or health sciences background.
• PMP, CAPM, CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or ITIL certification.
• Experience with EPLC, PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, DevSecOps, or cloud modernization projects.
• Experience supporting dashboards, executive reporting, or PMO operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable translating technical activity into clear status, risks, decisions, and next steps. They can keep teams moving without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

About Blue Sky

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bsis-llc.com. Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/ . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.