Senior Project Manager
- US citizenship
- TS/SCI clearance
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This posting states $170k–$200k a year. Open program manager jobs in Colorado post a median of $155k a year, the middle half $133k–$181k, across 115 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
Omitron is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager on our team in Colorado Springs, CO, to lead and oversee IT network infrastructure projects supporting the US Space Force under the CROWN line of effort. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management methodologies and IT network architecture. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful implementation of IT network solutions within a secure and highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage IT network projects from initiation to completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, risk management plans, and status reports.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, including government agencies, defense contractors, and IT teams, to ensure project alignment with mission-critical objectives.
- Oversee the design, deployment, and optimization of the CROWN network, ensuring compliance with DoD and federal regulations.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration across technical and business teams to resolve issues and drive project success.
- Manage project risks, identify mitigation strategies, and ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and project milestones, providing regular reports to leadership.
- Attends customer meetings and may serve as primary client liaison.
- Coordinates development of deliverables and products.
- Support proposal development, contract negotiations, and resource planning as needed.
Minimum Requirements
- US Citizenship required
- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 6+ years of project management experience with a focus on IT network infrastructure projects.
- Experience supporting defense contracting programs and working within a classified environment.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Education: Masters Degree
- Experience: Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with government contract project execution and stakeholder management.
- Certifications: ITIL certification, and PMP Certification.
Company Overview:
Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs.
Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $170,000 to $200,000, depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.
Benefits include
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA or FSA accounts
- Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
- 401k with company match
- Supplemental Insurance options like AFLAC
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Voluntary Life Insurance
Omitron is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. E-Verify Participation.
From Omitron's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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