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IT Project Manager

Sms Data Products Group

San Antonio, TX
Full Time
Mid Level
15 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for assisting with the daily oversight and management of all projects/tickets/tasks assigned to the IT Solutions team and communicate status updates to the Lead IT Project Manager. Will ensure the proper assignment of the IT Solutions team members for project work on assigned projects in the queue. Very hands on leader with successful record for delivering IT projects within the DoD environment. The IT Project Manager shall have a strong understanding of ITIL best practices and the use of Microsoft Project to drive project initiatives to completion. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with other team members. SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, supporting federal government missions since 1976 with a focus on modernization, operational efficiency, and secure environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assists with coordinating the development tasks, documentation, and metrics to deliver IT related solutions in support of Tech refresh activities on base.
  • Manage and deliver IT projects within the DoD environment.
  • Collaborate with customers, partners, and vendors to develop strategies and solutions of high business value.
  • Coordinate and facilitate sprint planning meetings, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and demos.
  • Translate technical information into understandable terms and examples.
  • Empower team members to be fully functional and productive by working across roles and functions.
  • Review and recommend solutions to remove barriers to progress and shield the team from external interference.
  • Promote continuous improvement through operational reflections.
  • Lead the team to resolve issues by engaging stakeholders and fostering a culture of tackling difficult questions.
  • Share responsibility for the quality of work delivered by the team and hold team members accountable.
  • Review and incorporate the latest best practices for agile implementation.
  • Instill a sense of urgency, integrity, and team ownership towards commitments.
  • Coach the team on estimation processes and participate in planning meetings.
  • Help the team assess current executions and foster continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Project Management, Business, Computer Science, Technology, or related field.
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) - Required.
  • DoD TS/SCI Clearance - Required.
  • IAT Level II - Sec+ - Required.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience implementing IT solutions, Tech refresh activities, and IT projects using Agile methodologies in a government environment.
  • Experience in managing and delivering IT projects within the DoD environment.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools.
  • Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

Nice to Have

  • PMP Certification.
  • Experience with Agile practices and tools.
  • Balanced business/technical background.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
  • PMI-ACP certification.
  • TS/SCI clearance.
  • Sec+ certification.

Benefits & Perks

  • Not explicitly specified in the description.

Working at Sms Data Products Group

SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 47 years. The company values quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best practices, with certifications including CMMI Level 3 and ISO standards. SMS emphasizes employee retention, professional growth, and a commitment to supporting federal government missions.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 11, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceMid Level

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About Sms Data Products Group

Website

sms.com

Location

San Antonio, TX

Industry

Other Computer Related Services

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