Technical Project Manager

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Project Development
Software Development Methodology
Project Lifecycle Management
Scope Management
Budget
Resource Management
Project Planning
Contingency Plan
Finance
CheckPoint
Regulatory Compliance
Partnership
Collaboration
Reporting
CaliberRM
Mentorship
PMO
Relationship Building
Leadership
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Critical Thinking
Communication
Clarity
Negotiations
PMP
PMBOK
PRINCE2
Scrum
Lean Methodology
Six Sigma
SAP ERP
Project Management
Management
Waterfall
Agile
Organizational Change Management
Communication Planning

Job Details

Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Location: Rockville, Maryland

Type: Contract
Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Position Summary:

The IT Technical Project Manager will manage and lead enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives which may be large-scale, high impact projects with moderate risk and complexity. Own all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time, within budget and meet the defined success criteria. Be dedicated in problem solving and have the ability to propose workable solutions.

The IT Technical Project Manager assignments are dynamic and require a broad range of experience/knowledge in multiple types of project development styles (SDLC) including Waterfall and Agile. Proficiency in all stages of the project lifecycle including scope management, budget & resource management, and the delivery phases through benefits realization.

Job Responsibilities:

Direct large-scale, complex projects that may involve multiple internal and external partners

Develop the project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related project management artifacts

Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria

Validate financial forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures

Facilitate all operational checkpoint activities throughout the lifecycle of projects

Identify, assess and resolve project risks

Ensure projects adhere to methodology and compliance standards set by the company

Establish partnership with stakeholders continually influencing, communicating and aligning.

Define and track project achievements while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall and integrated delivery plan

Ensure end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit

Support, share findings, and mentor others within the PMO regarding standards, organizational understanding, and relationship building to promote the successful delivery of projects

Required Skills:

Strong planning, organizational, technical, and leadership skills, including the ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, deliver tough messages with grace, and execute with limited information and ambiguity

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete their objectives

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision

Strong influencing and negotiation skills, including the ability to navigate in a highly matrixed organization effectively

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to guide and influence others

Focused and versatile teammate who thrives in a dynamic situation, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability

Education Requirements Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in related fields

PMP/PMI/Prince2 Certification

Agile/Scrum Certification

Organization Change Management Certification a plus

Lean Certification, Six Sigma Certification a plus

Required Experience:

8+ years of diverse and/or large enterprise work experience in project management

3+ years prior experience in large scale global transformation programs with desired experience with ERP/SAP Deployments

Deep understanding and technical expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools

Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects

Deep understanding and technical expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools

Experienced in working with partners/vendors to lead their expectations and engaging them to address project issues

Proven ability to manage projects in Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies

Organizational Change Management mindset and experience building stakeholder and communication plans

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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