(IT PSP) IT Project Manager II

Position Summary

This is a challenging and fast paced position in clients EPD&A organization and is integral to successful delivery of projects within the Cybersecurity Portfolio Management Office (PMO). The PM serves as the implementation leader for projects, leveraging available tools and processes in support of project delivery, including the adaptation of new tools when needed. The position requires experience with Cybersecurity Project and Program Management using both waterfall and agile methods. Supports the successful delivery of projects including reporting, risk and issue tracking, quality control and post project stabilization tracking. Collaborates with and manages cross functional teams to provide end-to-end project management.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience managing one or more moderately complex technology projects
• Experience with technology professional service agreements and materials logistics

Desired:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or SAFe Certified Professional
• Experience with the following programs Planisware, Agile and Waterfall Methodologies, Infrastructure and Application implementation, Microsoft Office Suite

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills
• Advanced understanding of project management principles and methodologies
• Understanding of clients business and IT strategies and objectives
• Workforce planning and resource management skills
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and functions
• Organizational skills to bring order across disparate teams to meet objectives
• Demonstrated financial acumen, working within both systems and spreadsheets to plan/track costs
• Proficiency in negotiation and risk management

Job Responsibilities

The Project Manager, Senior leads the delivery of assigned projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Exercise independent judgment in matters of significance with broad scope and high complexity
• Manage the backlog of new features and capabilities required by the Product Owner in support of business objectives
• Organize and plan the execution of projects to implement priority features and capabilities from the product backlog
• Lead the development of sprints in support of project delivery
• Adapt to changing processes and execution requirements
• Lead programs and projects typically between $100,000 - $5,000,000
• Clearly define and communicate roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all members of the

project team

• Record, track, and communicate issues, risks, changes, and status reports within a client

standard tool

• Accurately and consistently forecast project resource, material, and contract costs within targets
• Drive all project related tasks to completion
• Organize, develop, and maintain up-to-date detailed project schedules and work plans
• Monitor critical project milestones, and identify ways to resolve schedule issues
• Coordinate any required contract work within defined client policy
• Assess project performance and implementing changes as necessary to ensure the projects

remains within specified cost, schedule, scope and quality objectives

• Communicate status of all projects to stakeholders and management
• Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors
• Resolve problems of project specific scope within procedural guidelines
• Prepare all project documentation for closure, storage, and possible auditing activities, ensuring accurate records