Principal IT Project Manager

Job Description

Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of IT Support

At BAE Systems, we're dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact. As a Principal IT Project Manager, you'll play a critical role in leading engineering modernization support for a large government enterprise contract, serving the customer. This is a unique opportunity to drive the development of business processes and enterprise IT solutions, incorporating innovative and emergent technologies to transform legacy systems into agile, secure platforms. Aligned with federal standards like NIST, FISMA, and ITIL 4 practices, you'll manage cross-functional projects, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation to deliver value-driven outcomes in mission-critical modernization initiatives.

As a senior IT project manager, you'll be responsible for leading engineering modernization projects, including the development of business processes, workflows, and enterprise IT solutions to enhance operational efficiency and adaptability. You'll incorporate innovative and emergent technologies into solutions, conduct feasibility studies, proof-of-concepts, and integration planning to align with government priorities. Your expertise will help drive seamless integration, compliance, and secure IT operations.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, including the development of IT solutions that support mission-critical initiatives. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, facilitate workshops, and ensure solutions meet compliance and usability standards. If you're passionate about IT project management, and have a strong track record of delivering results, we want to hear from you.


Location:

• This candidate shall be located within 50 miles of Vicksburg, MS. #Castle-Net

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6 years of experience in IT project management, with hands-on leadership in engineering modernization, business process development, and enterprise IT solutions in government or large enterprise settings
• Proven track record incorporating innovative/emergent technologies into projects to deliver transformative outcomes
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
• Strong knowledge of federal IT standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA) and ITIL practices for service management
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana) and agile frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills for complex, cross-functional projects

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification
• Experience supporting DoD or large federal modernization projects, including AI/emergent tech integrations
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or similar agile certification
• Background in risk analysis tools (e.g., @Risk) and reporting platforms (e.g., Tableau)
• Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Project )

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $94,728 - $161,038