Project Manager IV

Position: Project Manager IV

Location: Washington DC (potential for hybrid)

Clearance Required: Public Trust

"Must hold an active Public Trust clearance to apply"

THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The purpose of this position is to provide senior project management support to the IT department.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Performs project planning, resourcing, cost estimating and scheduling.

• Manages technical resources assigned to the project team, from internal sources and/or external vendors.

• Works with stakeholders to assure project goals and execution are aligned with business goals.

• Contributes to system, data and application architecture decisions.

• Assures adherence to internal review processes and technical standards.

• Drives project activity to defined milestones and deliverables.

• Monitors, tracks, and reports on project schedules and costs.

• Updates project stakeholders through weekly status reports and appropriate meetings.

• Coordinates project requirements with other IT functions.

• Generates standard project documentation that correspond to a specific project phase.

• Consults with departments on business requirements and specifications.

• Determines the development and application of criteria to evaluate alternative systems and provides recommendations for product selection.

• Represents the IT department in coordination with other departments.

• Manages outsourced work, consultants, vendors, and relationships.

THE FOLLOWING SKILLS ARE DESIRED:

• You have experience with managing Information Technology projects within the Capability Maturity Model framework.

• You have experience with Agile Methodologies

• Recommending and formulating short-range plans/decisions

• Analyzing and developing solutions to problems

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• You have 8 to 10 years of experience performing the duties outlined above in a professional environment

• You have 8 to 10 years of demonstrated experience in information systems

• You have 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in IT project management, project management practices and techniques, and also project management software

• You have 4 to 5 years of experience with Agile software development methodologies

• You possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field or have equivalent related experience

THE FOLLOWING SKILLS ARE REQUIRED:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Preparing and delivering information in a concise, professionally written format

• Preparing and presenting information to staff in an informal setting

• Working in teams, task forces, etc.

• Coordinating work among teams, groups, etc.

• Maintaining positive customer rapport

• Organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to lift 15 - 25 pounds

• Strong computer and presentation skills