IT Project Manager

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Company Overview

XCEL Engineering, Inc. is an award-winning small business that provides trusted information technology, engineering, consulting and project management solutions and services to federal agencies and organizations. Originally founded in 1971 by professional engineers at the University of Tennessee, XCEL was acquired in 2003 by U.S. Army and Navy veterans and in 2023 became a MartinFed company.

XCEL Engineering is part of IT Lab Partners (ITLP), created to support a leading research facility in the East Tennessee region in recruiting technical talent. Consider joining our team.

Job Overview

Xcel Engineering seeks an IT Project Manager to manage a portfolio of information security projects for the National Security Sciences, Systems Management (SM) Group within the Nuclear Nonproliferation Division. The division invites candidates to join its Software Development team by applying for an IT Project Manager position.

NND is a world-class leader in the development and deployment of technology for nuclear security. The IT Project Manager will be embedded within a safety software development project team and is expected to lead that team by ensuring Agile software development efforts and releases are completed on time and within budget, accurately assessing risk, removing impediments, communicating and collaborating with product owners and sponsors, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures. The position will also drive process improvements, serve as a resource for other IT Project Managers in the SM Group, and advocate for the discipline of project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative Agile teams in the design, development, and delivery of custom safety software solutions by planning and managing scope, performance, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, backlog refinement, retrospectives) to maintain cadence, reduce risk, and pursue continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and collaborate with software development teams and product owners to develop and test robust software solutions that meet mission needs while aligning with required nuclear facility procedures.
• Translate business needs and regulatory frameworks (e.g., DOE Orders, AMSE NQA-1, FDA regulations) into actionable requirements ensuring compliance and sustainability of solutions.
• Conduct technical discovery sessions to elicit and validate detailed requirements including security and safety constraints.
• Evaluate and influence user experience (UX) by collaborating with UI / UX designers and front-end developers, ensuring software is intuitive and accessible.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including charters, roadmaps, software quality assurance plans, and high-level requirements.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses and resource allocation planning with an understanding of government budgets and multiple funding streams.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders to ensure alignment of technical solutions with mission goals and operational requirements.
• Deliver the organization\'s mission by aligning behaviors and priorities with core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity.

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Xcel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Xcel Engineering\'s openings. You can request accommodations by calling 855.212.1810. Thank you for your interest in Xcel Engineering.

All positions at Xcel Engineering, Inc. are contingent upon passing both a background check and drug screening prior to a start date and are subject to random drug screenings. Xcel Engineering is an E-Verify employer.

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