IT Project Manager - Junior-Level; YOE

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong IT Project Manager to support monthly software release management and cross-functional technical initiatives. This role requires a hands-on leader who can effectively coordinate across infrastructure, development, and business teams while ensuring high-quality code releases and operational stability.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with a solid technical background in Java/Python environments, Unix/Linux systems, and Dev Ops tools. Excellent communication skills and sound judgment in escalation management are critical to success in this role.

• Lead and manage monthly software release management processes
• Ensure code quality, oversee manual regression testing, and support automated JUnit testing
• Coordinate environment changes with infrastructure teams and impacted stakeholders
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Incident Management, including communication, resolution coordination, and root cause analysis
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and knowledge repositories
• Define and implement new procedures to improve operational efficiency
• Participate in an on-call rotation (Northern Virginia time zone support required)
• Initiate, plan, and drive projects from inception through execution

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related technical field (required)
• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager or Product Owner
• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining Java and/or Python applications
• Strong proficiency in Unix/Linux troubleshooting and shell scripting
• Advanced experience with Jira, including reporting and strong JQL skills (required)
• Experience with Jenkins for end-to-end build, test, and deployment, including integration with Git and Artifactory
• Experience with Service Now
• Strong business and technical acumen with the ability to determine when to elevate issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with Release Management best practices
• Experience with Confluence Wiki
• Ability to quickly research, learn, and apply new technologies and methodologies

• Hybrid work environment
• Some after-hours support required on Thursday and Friday evenings (a few times per month)
• Compensatory time provided within the same pay period

• Describe your approach to communicating effectively across various levels or divisions within an organization.
• Describe your approach to managing projects in a technical hybrid work environment. Provide specific examples and clarify your personal contributions.
• Describe your most recent project, including the project scope, your role, and the tools you used.