Job Description
Position Title: Project Manager
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote (some onsite work in Bethesda)
Position Location: Bethesda, Maryland Area
Job Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for delivery to include on time delivery within scope and budget, prioritization and tasking of assignments, review and oversight of team deliverables, financial management and project reporting, stakeholder management and all necessary project management functions to effectively balance and manage the team and meet project needs/requirements.
- Work closely with the NIH COR to provide project management and administrative project support, oversee all aspects of project work based on inputs and priorities from the COR and other stakeholders and regularly report progress.
- Demonstrate ability to work with all system stakeholders including COR, system owners, business owners, and lead technical and functional teams to document, design, develop, test, and validate a system to successful implementation throughout the systems development lifecycle.
- Effectively coordinate and lead meetings with business and system owners as well as necessary stakeholders such as business users to understand and document desired system requirements and successfully implement them while maintaining consistent and effective communication regarding status, risk, and mitigating activities.
- Ensure quality in analysis, documentation, design, development, testing, and deployment as well as continuity of operations and maintenance activities.
- Provide and ensure effective financial management and timekeeping, status reporting, briefings and necessary communications and management activities to ensure milestones/tasks are met on time and within scope and budget.
- Lead and coordinate project schedule and task management activities such as ensuring proper estimation, planning, execution and tracking of iterative / agile releases.
- Provide results driven proactive leadership and initiative in managing the team to ensure all project needs are met and appropriately communicated.
- Manage resources – appropriate staffing levels, expertise and skill set, and proper training and mentoring for the contract team. Continually assess the team and work with the COR and other stakeholders to show that the team resources, schedule, and task costs are all in alignment.
- Perform effective risk management – proactive identification, evaluation, mitigation, and monitoring of risks.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bethesda, MD |
| Job Type | Full-time, Employee |
| Industry | Government and Military |
| Website | https://www.sysplus.com/careers/ |
Qualifications
Years of Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience as IT Project Manager.
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing IT projects of similar size and complexity with same/similar technology.
- Minimum 2 years of experience leading projects in agile or iterative EPLCs.
- Minimum 2 years of experience leading IT projects for the federal government.
Requirements:
- Excellent communications skills.
- Ability to work with key owners and stakeholders to ensure effective delivery for all O&M activities.
- Ability to lead a team in analyzing and adopting new technologies quickly.
- Solid understanding of all parts of Software Engineering (e.g., Requirements, Design, Implementation, Testing) and the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC).
- Familiarity with or knowledge of the NIH/HHS organizational, technical, security, and/or governance environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with enterprise directories, identity management, and employee onboarding and offboarding is preferred.
Required Clearance
Hold or be eligible for a Public Trust Moderate (Tier 2) background investigation
About Company
Meet Systems Plus
Systems Plus, as a company, is a testament to its people’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to success. That commitment to success is seen by conducting business based on our Core Principles:
AGILITY: With over 25 years of experience in the commercial, Federal, and Defense market, Systems Plus has proven its ability to adjust, withstand, and prosper in all economic climates. We embrace change by driving digital transformation and flexible processes for rapid-decision making.
CURIOSITY: Systems Plus utilizes exploration and innovation to excel at creative problem solving, maximize creative thinking, and increase collaboration.
TRUST: Systems Plus has become one of the most reputable businesses supporting the Federal market-space, consistently earning excellent performance references from its customers. We gain the trust of our clients by encompassing a deep understanding of their mission, unwavering commitment to excellence and quality, and practicing good judgement and expertise.
PEOPLE: Systems Plus employs and retains highly qualified professionals because of its unique culture that is as much family oriented as it is encouraging each team member to develop their professional interests to maximize competencies, motivation, productivity, and quality solutions.
VISION: Utilizing a wide variety of Contracting Vehicles and engagement strategies, and offering a diverse portfolio of services, Systems Plus is able to support their customers on a global scale and deliver results that meet their missions.
Our Philosophy
At Systems Plus, we’ve built more than a business — we’ve built a culture where people are inspired to do their best work. It’s a place where careers thrive, talent is recognized and big ideas are brought to life. Our success is powered by the innovation, passion and dedication of our people, and that’s what makes us different. If you’re ready to grow, be supported and take your career to the next level.
Skills
- Project/Program Management
Skills
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
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