Project Manager (TS/SCI + Full Scope Poly)

Introduction
As a Project Manager – Team Lead at IBM, you will lead data science and technology development projects to provide new and differentiated data processing and analysis capabilities that solve hard mission problems for our customers. Projects will include not only data pipelines and advanced analytics, but also artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) and Generative AI, as well as Edge processing. Projects often involve maturing and adapting state of the art R&D capabilities to address challenging customer use cases.

Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM is committed to providing National Security leaders with cutting edge data exploitation and analysis capabilities. Seeking a talented, versatile project manager with TS/SCI clearance and full scope polygraph.
The successful candidate:

• Will lead a distributed team of engineers, researchers, and data scientists in building cutting edge analytic capabilities including data pipeline, data lake, and associated analytic and AI/ML capabilities for US Government customers
• The PM will lead the overall project, to include leadership of the project team, primary customer and stakeholder interface, and financial management
• Manages schedule, cost and risk
• Troubleshoots issues that arise across the project.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Pre-existing, active TS/SCI Security Clearance with FSP polygraph is a non-negotiable requirement
• At least 2 years demonstrated experience leading small to medium sized projects of moderate or greater complexity, involving multiple customer stakeholders and a distributed, cross-functional team including subcontractors and part-time SMEs
• At least 2 years demonstrated experience managing or working in IT/Software application development, AI/ML
• At least 2 years managing classified programs
• Agile management experience (e.g., as project manager, scrum master, system engineer, etc.)
• Excellent communications and collaboration skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to work through ambiguous, complex and dynamic situations

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• 8+ years of Federal Intelligence Community experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Advanced Degree
• At least 1 year classified systems engineering, SW architecture or data science experience
• At least 2 years demonstrated experience with project financial management and strong stakeholder management and communications skills

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IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. US Citizenship Required.

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