IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

Synergy

vision insurance, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, North Carolina, Elizabeth City

Jun 06, 2025

Description

NOTE: This role is contingent on the contract being awarded.

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy's core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with immediately vested company match, PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition and training reimbursement, fitness/wellness reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and life management programs.

At Synergy, you'll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven-if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

NOTE: This role is contingent on the contract being awarded.

Position Summary:

Synergy is seeking anIT Project Managerto support the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)-Information Systems Division (ISD). The IT Project Manager will oversee and coordinate initiatives involving configuration lifecycle tracking, software/hardware baseline control, audit readiness, and Agile DevSecOps system integration. This position serves as a key interface between stakeholders, development teams, and configuration specialists to ensure the successful delivery of mission-critical enterprise IT capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Plan, initiate, and manage configuration management-centric IT projects, ensuring successful coordination of schedules, resources, and deliverables.

Lead cross-functional teams to support the development, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise applications and CM tools under strict configuration control requirements.

Coordinate and facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives in support of CM deliverables and enhancements.

Serve as a liaison between functional leads, developers, cybersecurity specialists, and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) to manage change requests and impact analyses.

Track progress of configuration baselines, software versions, and asset lifecycle records through tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Kubernetes.

Develop and maintain Program Management Plans (PMPs) and Technical Specification Plans (TSPs) for CM activities to guide execution and ensure alignment with SOW requirements.

Support the implementation of CM governance frameworks including policy updates, process documentation, version tracking, and audit trail preservation.

Manage project risks, schedule deviations, and dependencies related to configuration changes, system integration, and compliance enforcement.

Provide regular status updates, performance reports, and risk assessments to leadership and external stakeholders.

Assist with cost estimation, LOE documentation, and resource forecasting for configuration control and CMDB enhancement efforts.

Monitor contractor task execution and ensure deliverables are in compliance with RMF, NIST 800-53, DHS 4300A, and Section 508.

All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills/Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in leading IT projects involving system integration, configuration management, or software sustainment within enterprise environments.

Strong working knowledge of Agile DevSecOps workflows and the tools used to manage them (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence).

Ability to analyze project risks, track deliverables, and coordinate schedules across technical and functional domains.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Understanding of configuration control principles and change management best practices within DHS or DoD environments.

Experience working with technical documentation, sprint artifacts, and system lifecycle documentation.

Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Computer Science, Math, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Two (2) years of directly relevant experience may substitute for one (1) year of formal education.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing technical direction and project management.

Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience in addition to the two (2) years of experience listed above.

Minimum of two (2) years experience with change management and process improvements.

Experience supporting mission systems within DHS or DoD environments preferred.

Clearance:

U.S. citizenship required

Must have or be eligible to obtain a Position of Public Trust or DoD Secret Clearance.

Certification Requirement:

CompTIA Security+

PMP Certification

Additional certifications (Scrum Master (CSM), Network+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Certified AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, ITIL Foundation, or other equivalent certifications) are a plus.

Work Location:

Elizabeth City, NC - On-Site

Compensation for roles at Synergy varies depending on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to the requirements of the role; education and certifications; knowledge, training, skills and abilities; level of experience; geographic location; and alignment with market data, law, and other business and organizational needs.As required by local law, the posted pay range represents the lowest to the highest pay that Synergy believes in good faith it might pay for this particular job, depending on the circumstances. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Essential Job Function Physical Requirements:The physical requirements of this position are critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant or employee. The physical efforts needed to perform the essential duties of this job 90% of the time are repetitive motions, grasping, holding, and finger dexterity of the hands, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, color distinction, and full visual abilities, hearing, talking, sitting, and use of IT equipment, phones, and office machines.

To a reduced degree,