IT Project Manager (MSC)

Savvee Inc. is seeking a confident, hands-on IT Project Manager to support our federal client Military Sealift Command (MSC) onsite in Norfolk, VA. The ideal candidate excels at leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams while maintaining strict control over schedule, cost, and scope, proactively driving progress with minimal supervision.

This individual effectively manages the full project lifecycle while engaging with stakeholders. If you enjoy guiding teams, solving tough problems, and delivering results that matter, this position could be a good fit for you. Candidates must hold an active DoD Secret clearance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Managing and leading complex projects and teams within schedule, cost, and scope.
• Proactively managing the project with little supervision, resolving action items, issues, and risks.
• Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects.
• Controlling and monitoring project scope, time, cost, quality, and risks.
• Reporting on project performance.
• Managing stakeholder expectations.
• Leading and directing multidisciplinary project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget and scope.
• Assessing project health and directing any necessary corrective measures.
• Creatively applying project management processes to address unique situations.
• Creating and applying comprehensive project plans, detailed project schedules, resource estimates, quality requirements and metrics, and organizational change management activities.
• Defining and documenting project work breakdowns and monitoring project status.
• Using Microsoft Project to manage projects.
• Understanding the organizational policies and procedures for accuracy of solutions and deliverables to the client.
• Demonstrating a commitment to quality and customer support. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math or science OR Master’s degree from an accredited institution OR equivalent work experience in direct support of DoD system engineering including IT systems project
• An active PMP certification MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
• Eight or more years of experience managing and leading the successful realization of complex projects under a budget in excess of $10M
• An expert knowledge of all elements of scope, time, cost, risk, quality, integration, procurement, stakeholders, human resources and communications management
• A proficiency in utilizing MS Office products especially MS Project
• Must currently hold an active DoD Secret clearance
• Proven knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and hands-on experience applying AI solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A highly motivated self-starter
• Must be motivated and have excellent customer service skills EOE Statement: Savvee Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. EEOC- Eligibility to Work: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.