Responsible for managing technology projects of varying complexity. Utilizes project management principles and processesto ensure projects are delivered on-time and within budget, adhere to quality standards, and meet customer expectations and business needs.


Key Activities

Under limited supervision, manages technology projects of varying complexity, ensuring adherence to National Information Technology and/or local project management principles and processes, including Technology Project Standards (TPS).
Develops artifacts and guides project through governance process. Develops project plans that incorporate checkpoints established to guide work through project phases, including phases associated with the standard Software Development Framework (SDF).
Determines resources and assembles project team in partnership with resource manager. Leads cross-functional project teams (matrixed project teams), which may include coordinating the efforts of team members virtually, and/or from multiple entities.
Monitors project performance, applying quantitative, as well as qualitative best practices techniques. Identifies and implements corrective action plans.
Reports on project progress relative to schedule, cost, and quality performance.
Oversees development of business requirements and manages project plan to scope.
Ensures cross-project dependencies are identified to establish priorities in project completion.
Ensures early detection of risks by applying qualitative risk analysis and implements appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
Guides issues to closure and escalates obstacles as needed.
Oversees quality review process. Facilitates and contributes to lessons learned reviews with project teams. Implements process improvements resulting from reviews.
Manages stakeholder relationships, including vendor and contractor relationships.
Stays abreast of latest trends related to information technology and project management.



Qualifications



Bachelor's degree specializing in business, related computer technology, or equivalent combination of education and/or directly related work experience.

Minimum of four years of technology project management experience. Additional management or relevant leadership experience preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Strong problem solving skills.

Strong ability to lead and influence teams.

Must possess strong technological aptitude.

Strong initiative, innovative thinking skills, and the ability to analyze details and adopt a big picture view.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and analyze various systems and processes.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build and promote a collaborative and team environment. Strong negotiation skills.

Strong meeting facilitation skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

Strong skill in MS Project or comparable project management tool.

Ability to work in a highly matrixed organization structure.

Skills Requested
PMP

Certifications Requested
None

Education Requested
BS