IT Project Manager

***THIS ROLE IS OPEN FOR SPONSORED CANDIDATES***

***CANDIDATES WITHIN 25 MILES FROM MCLEAN, VA ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY***

***THIS ROLE REQUIRES THE DEVELOPER TO BE ONSITE (HYBRID), 3 DAYS A WEEK***

***THIS ROLE IS FOR A DIRECT CLIENT***

IT Project Manager

Duration: 12 months. Opportunity for extension or conversion (conversion for eligible candidates).

Location: Onsite (Hybrid) in McLean, VA on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Schedule: 40 Hr. Occasional flexibility required for after hours work or weekends for deployments.

Years of experience: 5+

Must Haves: Bachelors degree (Technical field), Jira, ServiceNow, Jenkins, Java, Angular, AWS, MS Office & Excellent Communication.

Preferred: Basic Unix Commands

Requirements:

• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for partners, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Tracking: Keep meticulous track of project releases, milestones, and deadlines to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Release Management: Coordinate and facilitate the release process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and successful releases.
• Product Tracker and Jira Updates: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in project management tools such as Jira and product trackers, ensuring visibility and transparency for all stakeholders.
• Mortgage Market and Underwriting Knowledge: Apply expertise in mortgage market trends and underwriting processes to advise project decisions and requirements.
• Software Development Collaboration: Work closely with software development teams to understand technical requirements, resolve issues, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Resource Management: Track project resources efficiently, including personnel, budget, and time allocation, to optimize project outcomes.
• Deck Updates: Build and update project-related presentations and decks, providing relevant information to stakeholders and senior management as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Computer Science) or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of proven hands on experience as a Project Manager, preferably in the mortgage industry or related field.
• At least 2 years of technical project management experience.
• Experience performing requirement analysis and document for technical development teams.
• Solid ability to work within the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience presenting reports and presentations to team members, partners and leadership.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools, with proficiency in Jira or
  similar project management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse
• Familiarity with software development processes and terminology.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, lead multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
• Thorough with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.