Project Management Lead (Clearance Required) - Future Opportunity

ICF is seeking an experienced Project Management Lead to support a Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) cybersecurity program. The Project Management Lead partners with the Contract Program Manager, DHRA stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure projects meet schedule, cost, and performance objectives within the DMDC and DHRA cyber priorities.

Requirements

• Lead and provide technical direction for the design, implementation, and management of concurrent IT and cybersecurity projects.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and deliverable baselines; monitor progress using PM tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence.
• Track milestones, risks, and issues; prepare status reports and dashboards for leadership and governance boards.
• Ensure project execution aligns with DHRA and DoD governance processes, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with technical leads, cybersecurity SMEs, and DHRA mission owners to define requirements, dependencies, and priorities.
• Facilitate integrated planning and change-control activities across workstreams to manage scope and performance risk.
• Provide administrative and technical guidance on project management best practices, templates, and reporting mechanisms.
• Support cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting activities in coordination with the Program Manager and financial analysts.
• Mentor junior project managers and coordinators; foster professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation in project management processes.