Sr Project Manager

About Beacon Systems, Inc

Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial, State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.

Position: Project Manager

Duration: Long Term

Location: Onsite - Lansing, MI 48933

Responsibilities include:

• Drive defect prioritization through comprehensive impact assessments from incident triage through defect resolution
• Monitor the inflow of new problems or system defects and align to business outcomes
• Work with the business to prioritize defects & partner with development teams to ensure timely issue resolution
• Review proposed technical solutions to ensure they meet the business needs and SDLC standards
• Develop work plans and manage timelines associated with SDLC deliverables
• Provide consultative support to Agencies & Program Leadership to help enforce governance standards and best practices
• Act as the key point of contact for the Agencies in managing issues and escalations
• Review incident and defect metrics and performance trends to identify opportunities for improving processes or enhancing the system
• Create dashboards and tools to assist the business in prioritization and release planning activities
• Analyze and communicate project status effectively to project leadership
• Participate in strategic improvement initiatives primarily focused on incident and problem management
• Provide ongoing support for EPMO activities including deliverables management, issue oversight and escalation, metrics and reporting and other administrative tasks Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• 8-10 years experience as a Senior Project Manager with a proven track record managing complex IT projects
• Versatile project management skills with the ability to learn quickly and work with limited oversight and supervision
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships with key business stakeholders and outside vendors
• Proven leadership, organizational and planning skills across different types of projects
• Experience with project management tools and best practices
• Experience with application development and software development life cycle methodologies
• Experience with ITIL practices including incident and problem management
• Required knowledge of JIRA, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience with Health and Human Service systems regarding Medicaid, SNAP, Child Care Assistance, and RI Works or TANF is preferred

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in MIS, Computer science or related field.
• PMP certification a plus

Compensation

Compensation for roles at Beacon Systems Inc depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.