IT Project Manager (Job #6343)

Location: Washington
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to provide the leadership role for information technology project management. The project manager is responsible for driving to successful conclusion all aspects of the information technology initiatives. The results of this position will be a managed approach to information technology projects with increased scope, time, and objective achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The position?s essential duties include the following:

• 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.

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TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:

Type of Experience Years of Experience

• Direct work experience in information systems 7-10 years

• Demonstrated successful IT project management experience 4-6 years

• Expert knowledge of project management practices and techniques 4-6 years

• Demonstrated experience with project management software 4-6 years

Note: In addition, this is desired experience.

• Experience managing Information Technology projects within the Capability Maturity Model framework. 3-5 Years

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• 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.

• Directing/coordination work among teams, groups, etc.

• Developing and/or creating new or more effective ideas, approaches, etc.

• Developing and/or creating methods, procedures, training, etc.

• Developing and formulating short-range plans/decisions

• Analyzing and developing solutions to problems

• Managing various projects, work, technical support, etc.

• Developing and maintaining positive customer rapport

• Excellent Computer skills

• Organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• General computer and presentation skills

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