Overview
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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 Services. We have a vast portfolio of clients across the country. 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.
Job Title : IT Project Manager
Location : Mechanicsville, VA - (Hybrid)
Duration : Long Term
Job Overview
- Information Technology Division is seeking a senior Project Manager to manage and deliver complex IT project(s) with multiple teams and work streams coordinated to an aggressive delivery schedule. This project is migrating systems to Azure.
- Under the program manager, the project manager is responsible for the outcome of the assigned projects. The project manager leads the team through the Commonwealth Standard for Project Management for successful completion of the project phases: PreSelect, Initiation, Planning, Execution and Control and Closeout.
The selected candidate will:
- Serve as a hands-on technical project manager with development staff and business groups.
- Coordinate and communicate with ITD management and staff to coordinate work tasks and resourcing.
- Communicate timelines and expectations to technical and business staff.
- Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and contractors in the execution of projects including contract management and working with the procurement office(s).
- Collaborate with technology leads and solution architects to incorporate agency best practices into project plans..
- Maintain project budget, plans, tasks, schedules, risks, and status and disseminate information to team members and customers as defined in the communications plan.
- Monitor progress by third-party vendors and define and measure their progress with metrics.
- Ensure documentation of requirements and use cases, facilitate design workshops for assigned projects.
- Ensure definition of test objectives, designed test plans and test cases for assigned projects.
- Provide the management of project milestones and deliverables for on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Define, measure, and clearly communicate progress with metrics.
- Support system and application training efforts.
Required:
- The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years experience managing large projects and a bachelor's degree.
- Experience in IT Infrastructure delivery (networking, physical plant, vendor management, site provisioning).
- Experience managing large, multi-stream projects.
- PMP or Qualified under Commonwealth of Virginia Qualification Standards for IT Project Managers for Category 4 Projects.
Preferred:
- Experience in both Agile and Waterfall project management.
- Agile Scrum Master certification
- Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Project Server)
- Special Instructions to Applicants:
- PMP certification from PMI Required
Skill Matrix IT Project Manager (Azure Cloud Migration)
Skills |
Required |
Years |
A proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex IT projects, with a specific focus on cloud migrations (preferably Azure). | Required | 10 |
Experience managing migration project budgets and schedules. | Required | 5 |
Azure services: Familiarity with a wide range of Azure services, including Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Database Migration Service | Required | 5 |
Cloud concepts: A strong understanding of cloud computing principles (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and hybrid cloud environments. | Required | 5 |
DevOps: Knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines. | Required | 5 |
Automation: Working knowledge of scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) | Desired | 5 |
PMP and Agile/Scrum | Required | 5 |
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively translate complex technical concepts for all levels of the business | Required | 10 |
Leadership: The ability to guide and motivate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations. | Required | 10 |
Problem-solving: Strong analytical skills to anticipate and mitigate risks and resolve issues during the migration process. | Required | 10 |
Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a fast- paced, demanding environment and manage multiple concurrent projects. | Required | 5 |
Azure Certifications (Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions, Architect Expert, Azure Migration/Modernization Specialist) | Desired | 5 |
A proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex IT projects, with a specific focus on cloud migrations (preferably Azure). | Required | 10 |
Experience managing migration project budgets and schedules. | Required | 5 |
Azure services: Familiarity with a wide range of Azure services, including Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Database Migration Service | Required | 5 |
Cloud concepts: A strong understanding of cloud computing principles (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and hybrid cloud environments. | Required | 5 |
DevOps: Knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines. | Required | 5 |
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. As required by applicable law, BeaconGov provides reasonable range of compensation for this role.
EEO Statement
Beacon Systems is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment to being an equal-opportunity employer extends across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions and benefits. We firmly believe in treating all employees and applicants fairly, based on their qualifications, skills, and performance.