Senior IT Project Manager
Key Skills for This Role
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead delivery of Corporate Information Technology projects — from initiation and scoping through go-live and hypercare — across multiple concurrent workstreams
- Define and manage integration project plans covering middleware, APIs, ERP modules, and data migration; identify dependencies, risks, and critical path with precision
- Serve as the technical liaison between solution architects, integration developers, business process owners, and executive sponsors — translating between business requirements and technical deliverables
- Lead coordination of data migration, data cleansing, validation, and readiness activities across multiple teams and stakeholders
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, RAID logs, governance cadences, and status reporting packages for senior leadership and steering committees
- Manage system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), cutover planning, and go-live readiness across multi-system implementations
- Drive stakeholder alignment across business units, IT, and vendors; facilitate design workshops, decision reviews, and escalation forums
- Manage third-party system integrator and vendor relationships; hold delivery partners accountable to contractual commitments and quality standards
- TECHNICAL SKILLS & PLATFORM KNOWLEDGE
- ERP & HCM Platforms
- Deltek Costpoint, Deltek Maconomy, Workday, Zycus, Dynamics CRM
- Integration & Middleware
- MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Azure Integration Services, Nutrient Workflow (Integrify), Appian, REST/SOAP APIs
- PM Tools & Frameworks
- MS Project / Smartsheet, Jira / Confluence, SAFe / Agile, Azure DevOps
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- AWS / Azure / GCP, iPaaS architecture, Data migration (ETL), API management, Identity & SSO
Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of project/program management experience, with at least 5 years focused on enterprise technology implementations
- Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a quantitative science field of study
- Proven track record delivering complex, multi-system integration programs in a corporate IT or consulting environment
- Demonstrated experience managing full-lifecycle ERP, HCM, or CRM implementations involving cross-functional teams of 20+ people
- Experience working within or alongside a Transformation, PMO, or Center of Excellence function
- Preferred Skills/Experience
- Core Technical Skills
- Strong working knowledge of enterprise integration patterns — point-to-point, pub/sub, ESB, API-led connectivity — and ability to review and challenge technical design decisions
- Hands-on experience managing SIT, data migration validation, and cutover execution for multi-system go-lives
- Ability to read and interpret solution architecture diagrams, integration interface catalogs, and data flow documentation
- Fluency in at least three enterprise value chains (Source to Pay, Hire to Retire, Order to Cash, Record to Report, or equivalent)
- Experience managing programs on at least one major enterprise platform: SAP, Oracle, Workday, Deltek, or Salesforce
- Certifications
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification Preferred
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or equivalent Agile-at-scale certification strongly preferred
- Preferred Experience
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or an engineering field
- Experience in a Big 4, management consulting, or large professional services firm
- Exposure to AI/ML-enabled enterprise tools (Copilot, OpenAI, Anthropic) and their integration implications
- Experience with implementing Icertis CMS preferred
- Experience with Zycus preferred
- Leadership & Soft Skills
- Executive presence — confident presenting program status, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to produce crisp, decision-ready program reporting for business stakeholders about complex technical topics
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills; effective at driving alignment across competing priorities
- High accountability and ownership mindset — you don't wait to be told there is a problem
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity; able to structure and sequence work in complex, fast-changing environments
- Bot and Third-Party Applications
- Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [email protected] for assistance.
- Working at ICF
- ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
- We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
- We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
- Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
- Candidate AI Usage Policy
- At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
- However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
- Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
- The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
- $118,807.00 - $201,971.00
- Reston, VA (VA30)
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Skills/Experience
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification Preferred
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or equivalent Agile-at-scale certification strongly preferred
- Preferred Experience
- Experience with implementing Icertis CMS preferred
- Experience with Zycus preferred
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