IT Project Specialist
The employee shall provide project management services towards facilitating the successful execution of IT programs, projects, and initiatives. ITSO IMT is responsible for managing multiple IT projects/initiatives across the organization using the Agile and Waterfall methodology. The employee must utilize their IT expertise coordinating project/initiative activities, tracking progress, and ensuring alignment with ITSO goals and objectives. The employee shall collaborate closely with project/initiative managers and cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop project/initiative plans, and establish timelines and milestones.
Additionally, the employee shall monitor project/initiative resources and risks, identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
The Employee shall perform the following:
- Coordinate project/initiative activities and timelines to ensure alignment with objectives and organizational goals.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among project/initiative team members and AOUSC offices.
- Maintain project/initiative documentation, including project plans, status reports, and other relevant records.
- Monitor project/initiative deliverables to ensure that they meet quality standards and fulfill requirements.
- Provide written recommendations on Government drafts of executive summaries and briefings.
- Provide recommendations and input on other content and presentations.
Minimum Experience:
- 5 years of experience in managing IT projects/initiatives of varying size and complexity from initiation to closure
- 5 years combined working Agile and Waterfall methodology
- 5 years of experience communicating and collaborating with stakeholders at various levels, including government executives, IT teams, and external partners
- 5 years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- 5 years of creating and maintaining projects/initiatives documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and other relevant records
- 5 years of experience with Microsoft Office Tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Forms
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associates in Project Management (CAPM) or equivalent is required.