Senior IT Project Manager – Microsoft G5 Program
Location: Remote (U.S.-Based)Industry: Government Contracting / DefenseTarget Start: July 2026
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a large government contracting and defense industry client seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead a high-profile Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) renewal initiative tied to a Microsoft G5 capability program. This is a strategic, enterprise-wide initiative within a GCC-High environment that will require strong leadership, executive communication, and the ability to coordinate across multiple technical and business teams.
This role will serve as a key leader driving project execution while collaborating with internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and a third-party Service Integrator. The ideal candidate has successfully delivered multiple Microsoft G5-related initiatives in highly regulated environments and understands the complexity of enterprise technology deployments within the defense sector.
What You'll Do
The Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for leading the planning, execution, coordination, and delivery of the Microsoft EA renewal and G5 capability program. This individual will oversee timelines, risks, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful delivery of program objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading enterprise IT project delivery within a GCC-High environment
Managing Microsoft EA renewal initiatives and G5 capability deployment efforts
Coordinating activities across infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, operations, and business teams
Partnering with executive stakeholders and technical leadership to align priorities and delivery expectations
Managing relationships with third-party Service Integrators and external vendors
Facilitating meetings, executive updates, risk reviews, and status reporting
Driving issue resolution, dependency management, and escalation processes
Ensuring project governance, documentation, and delivery standards are maintained
Supporting organizational readiness, communication planning, and implementation activities
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a confident and highly organized IT Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced, enterprise environments and can successfully lead strategic initiatives with high visibility across the organization.
Qualified candidates will typically possess:
8+ years of IT Project or Program Management experience
Proven experience successfully delivering multiple Microsoft G5 projects
Strong experience working within GCC-High environments
Experience managing enterprise Microsoft licensing or Microsoft EA renewal initiatives
Ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives across technical and business teams
Strong communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills
Experience working with third-party Service Integrators and external vendors
Strong understanding of cybersecurity, compliance, and enterprise IT governance practices
Bachelor's degree required
PMP certification strongly preferred
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting government contracting or defense industry environments
Familiarity with Microsoft security and compliance solutions
Experience managing enterprise transformation or modernization initiatives
Previous experience supporting highly regulated environments with security requirements
Why Consider This Opportunity
This is an opportunity to lead a highly visible enterprise initiative supporting a major defense industry organization. The project offers exposure to executive leadership, cutting-edge Microsoft technologies, and large-scale enterprise transformation efforts within a mission-critical environment.