AMERICANS SYSTEMS is on the hunt for a dynamic and experienced IT Project Manager I with a TOP SECRET clearance to support our US Government client's innovative IT network and web applications at China Lake, CA. Play a critical role in a mission-driven environment and elevate your career as an empowered employee-owner with us!

As a Project Manager I, you will:

Lead, motivate, and manage project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation and efficiency within project teams. Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company. Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

 

A Day in the Life of a Project Manager I:

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, translating their needs into actionable feature requirements. Develop and maintain departmental procedures, standards, and guidelines for provisioning bare metal and virtual systems. Manage projects related to web-based applications, using PMBOK, AGILE, and SCRUM methodologies. Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resources, budgets, and risk assessments. Collaborate with designers, developers, and QA teams to ensure project requirements are understood and met. Conduct research, installation, testing, and evaluation of hardware and software within security boundaries. Implement and manage change processes across all layers of the stack. Manage stakeholder expectations through regular updates and strategic advisory. Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor project progress, making necessary adjustments to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery. Understand and implement cybersecurity measures and protocols. Understand and leverage CI devices utilizing hardware, network, and application virtualization. Coordinate with QA teams to track and resolve bugs and issues. Create comprehensive project documentation, including feature requirements, user stories, and wireframes. Prepare and present detailed project reports and dashboards to senior management.