Project Manager
Cimarron Software Services, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Project Manager
Location: 100% Onsite
Job Type: Full-time
# of Hires Needed: 1
Education: High School / GED
Travel: Up to 10%
Security Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance within a reasonable timeframe.
Pay Range: $98,000 - $138,000/yr.
Position Introduction/Key Duties
Cimarron is seeking a mid-level project manager to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area.
Key Duties
Create and maintain project documentation and plans, to include project timelines, resource allocations, and budgets.
Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential project challenges.
Establish project governance and communication protocols.
Guide and support the team in its adoption of Agile methodologies, facilitating a smooth transition and fostering an Agile mindset.
Lead and manage project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback.
Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear communication and action items.
Monitor project progress and performance against plan, identifying and addressing deviations.
Create, manage, and update detailed project schedules.
Track project budget and expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
Manage project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Utilize project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to effectively manage projects.
Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders on a regular basis.
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
Partner with matrixed resources to deliver results according to customer expectations and manage resources between functional teams to support shared resource needs.
Ensure project deliverables are completed and meet quality standards.
Conduct project closure activities, including documentation, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder sign-off.
Evaluate project performance and identify lessons learned for future projects.
Prepare and present project reports to management.
Financial Management: Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to project execution and serve as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
Mentor and coach teams on project management principles and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team empowerment.
Required Skills, Experience, and Education
Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at the time.
This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance within a reasonable timeframe.
7 or more years of general (full-time) work experience.
5 or more years of direct experience in project life cycle management in a dynamic environment, managing multiple projects concurrently.
Experience creating, managing, and updating detailed schedules.
Comfortable interacting with various levels of internal and external customers, including senior leadership and government partners.
Experience leading project planning.
Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
Desired Skills, Experience, and Education
PMP Certification.
Experience in IT project management
Have Earned Value Management and Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience.
Experience managing resources between functional teams while supporting shared resource needs.
Have an understanding of Agile Methodologies.
Business Profile
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family.
Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
Major Medical and Hospitalization
Vision Care
Preventive Care
Ancillary Benefits
Life Insurance and AD&D
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Direct Deposit
Other Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Leave
Education Reimbursement
Wellness Program
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Location: 100% Onsite
Job Type: Full-time
# of Hires Needed: 1
Education: High School / GED
Travel: Up to 10%
Security Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance within a reasonable timeframe.
Pay Range: $98,000 - $138,000/yr.
Position Introduction/Key Duties
Cimarron is seeking a mid-level project manager to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area.
Key Duties
Create and maintain project documentation and plans, to include project timelines, resource allocations, and budgets.
Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential project challenges.
Establish project governance and communication protocols.
Guide and support the team in its adoption of Agile methodologies, facilitating a smooth transition and fostering an Agile mindset.
Lead and manage project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback.
Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear communication and action items.
Monitor project progress and performance against plan, identifying and addressing deviations.
Create, manage, and update detailed project schedules.
Track project budget and expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
Manage project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Utilize project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to effectively manage projects.
Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders on a regular basis.
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
Partner with matrixed resources to deliver results according to customer expectations and manage resources between functional teams to support shared resource needs.
Ensure project deliverables are completed and meet quality standards.
Conduct project closure activities, including documentation, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder sign-off.
Evaluate project performance and identify lessons learned for future projects.
Prepare and present project reports to management.
Financial Management: Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to project execution and serve as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
Mentor and coach teams on project management principles and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team empowerment.
Required Skills, Experience, and Education
Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at the time.
This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance within a reasonable timeframe.
7 or more years of general (full-time) work experience.
5 or more years of direct experience in project life cycle management in a dynamic environment, managing multiple projects concurrently.
Experience creating, managing, and updating detailed schedules.
Comfortable interacting with various levels of internal and external customers, including senior leadership and government partners.
Experience leading project planning.
Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
Desired Skills, Experience, and Education
PMP Certification.
Experience in IT project management
Have Earned Value Management and Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience.
Experience managing resources between functional teams while supporting shared resource needs.
Have an understanding of Agile Methodologies.
Business Profile
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family.
Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
Major Medical and Hospitalization
Vision Care
Preventive Care
Ancillary Benefits
Life Insurance and AD&D
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Direct Deposit
Other Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Leave
Education Reimbursement
Wellness Program
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