Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.
We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager (SME Level) to lead and support enterprise-wide initiatives, including Microsoft 365 (M365) and Enterprise AI programs. This role is responsible for providing expert-level project management leadership across cross-functional teams, ensuring successful delivery in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing complex IT programs, strong knowledge of governance and security processes, and the ability to lead Agile/Scrum-based projects from planning through deployment and transition to operations.
Lead and manage large-scale enterprise IT programs, including M365 and AI initiatives
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource allocations
Oversee project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget
Manage risks, dependencies, and competing priorities across multiple concurrent projects
Lead cross-functional teams, including technical, operational, and stakeholder groups
Navigate governance processes, including A&A (Assessment & Authorization), and ensure compliance with security requirements
Coordinate with security stakeholders (e.g., CMAP, KMD) to provide documentation and evidence for security controls
Track and manage POA&M items and ensure timely resolution within project plans
Support transition of projects into Operations & Maintenance (O&M) environments
Develop and execute communication and training plans to support program adoption
Oversee product pilots, integration efforts, and validation activities to ensure readiness for enterprise deployment
Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and presentations to leadership and stakeholders
Mentor junior team members and support collaboration across project teams
Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
Must be willing and able to work fully on-site
Proven experience as a Senior/SME-level IT Project Manager leading complex, enterprise-scale programs
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, best practices, and tools
Experience developing and managing project schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines
Strong leadership experience guiding cross-functional teams across technical and operational domains
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
Experience navigating accreditation processes (ICD-503) and achieving Authority to Operate (ATO)
Experience managing governance processes and integrating security requirements into IT projects
Experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings and documentation
Experience using project management tools such as MS Project for resource-loaded scheduling
Familiarity with enterprise collaboration tools such as Confluence and SharePoint
Knowledge of enterprise IT architecture, service-oriented architectures, and security frameworks
Understanding of Intelligence Community (IC) systems, policies, and environments
Experience supporting federal or government programs
Agile and/or Scrum certification
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