Project Manager
Location: Albuquerque, NM (On-site)
Clearance: Active Top Secret

Who We Are:

ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management, Strategic Planning, and IT Operations.

Position Description:

ThinkTek is seeking a skilled Project Manager to support a pre-award proposal opportunity in Albuquerque, NM.This role will serve as the primary point of contact for program execution, managing day-to-day activities, team performance, and stakeholder communications. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in agile software development, program reporting, and stakeholder engagement in federal environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of project activities in accordance with contractual requirements.

• Ensure timely and quality delivery of all deliverables, aligning efforts with project milestones and sprint cycles.

• Maintain consistent and detailed documentation of completed work, level of effort, and resource usage following each sprint.

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Integrated Project Team (IPT).

• Collaborate with internal operations, cybersecurity teams, and IT service stakeholders.

• Participate in bi-weekly IPT meetings and deliver presentations, demonstrations, or status updates as required.

• Provide clear, concise, and COR-approved reporting on project progress, accomplishments, and development activity.

Team Leadership & Agile Management

• Direct a cross-functional team with a mix of technical, administrative, and management functions.

• Promote and support agile methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Ensure high levels of communication, accountability, and quality across the project team.

Required:

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience managing agile software development teams and delivering high-impact IT solutions.

• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills in cross-functional environments.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform under pressure.

• Deep understanding of federal IT programs, processes, and reporting requirements.

Clearance:

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in information systems/technology.

• At least 5 years of experience managing cross-functional software engineering teams in a federal or defense setting.

Desired:

• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP).

• Agile and/or SAFe for Government certification.

• Experience achieving or maintaining CMMI Level 3 or higher.

• Familiarity with personnel vetting programs, policies, and processes.

• Knowledge of tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or agile project tracking systems.

• Prior experience supporting federal government or national security-related contracts.

ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available. You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at https://www.thinktekllc.com/careers/.