IT Project Manager III- Part Time

JBS International; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

JBS International seeks an IT Project Manager III to lead complex IT initiatives, guiding planning, delivery, and governance across a matrixed team. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risks and quality while mentoring junior PMs and ensuring PMO standards are applied.

Part-time (30 hours/week) engagement based in Maryland, with remote-friendly options and exposure to cross-functional client and enterprise stakeholders. PMP/CSM preferred, strong communication and analytical skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field; PMP and ScrumMaster (CSM) certification required.
• 8+ years of program or project management experience in enterprise IT or digital transformation.
• Experience with government programs and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of complex IT projects with detailed plans and milestones.
• Own project lifecycle across scope, schedule, risk, quality and stakeholder management.
• Mentor junior project managers and ensure PMO standards and best practices are followed.
• Maintain accurate status reporting and dashboards for decision making.

Skills

PMP certification

Scrum Master (CSM)

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

The IT Project Manager III leads the delivery of complex IT projects and initiatives ensuring successful execution across scope schedule budget quality and stakeholder expectations This role serves as an advanced project management practitioner responsible for independently managing project delivery while contributing to consistency and excellence across Digital Services initiatives The IT Project Manager III operates with minimal oversight provides mentorship to junior project managers and applies established PMO standards and best practices to ensure effective and reliable project delivery This individual demonstrates strong technical understanding of digital solution delivery and successfully manages cross functional teams in a matrixed environment This opportunity is a part time 30 hour per week role

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Project & Delivery Leadership

• Lead planning execution and delivery of complex IT projects including development of project plans schedules and deliverables
• Own project lifecycle execution across scope schedule risk quality and stakeholder management
• Lead and manage high visibility projects ensuring alignment with client and organizational objectives
• Identify manage and proactively mitigate project risks issues and dependencies escalating as appropriate to leadership
• Ensure project deliverables meet technical contractual and quality expectations through structured review processes
• Lead cross functional project teams across technical operational and client stakeholders to ensure effective execution
• Maintain accurate and timely project status reporting and dashboards to support decision making and transparency

Financial & Operational Management

• Support project financial management including budget tracking burn rate monitoring invoice review and forecast inputs
• Coordinate with leadership and PMO partners to ensure financial performance aligns with project and organizational expectations
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of project tracking mechanisms reporting tools and performance insights
• Track and manage project level resource needs ensuring alignment with timelines priorities and delivery objectives

Enterprise Collaboration & Resource Leadership

• Collaborate with PMO leadership Digital Services leadership and other enterprise stakeholders to align delivery practices and execution approaches across projects
• Partner with functional leaders to coordinate staffing onboarding and resourcing needs across project teams
• Mentor and support junior project managers and team members to strengthen project delivery capability and consistency
• Contribute to a coordinated enterprise wide approach to project execution knowledge sharing and operational alignment

Governance & Process Application

• Apply established PMO methodologies tools and governance standards across assigned projects
• Ensure adherence to standardized JBS project management best practices and client requirements
• Support organizational readiness and continuous compliance with CMMI ISO or similar quality frameworks by applying required standards and contributing to audit preparation activities as needed
• Contribute to the refinement of project management tools templates and guidance documents eg SOPs based on delivery experience
• Support intake planning and prioritization processes in partnership with PMO and Digital Services leadership

Documentation Quality & Reporting

• Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive project documentation including workplans schedules deliverables and risk logs
• Ensure documentation is accurate complete and aligned with organizational and client standards
• Oversee preparation of recurring reports eg monthly quarterly to meet contract and organizational requirements
• Support quality assurance activities and continuous improvement of project delivery practices

Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Contribution

• Serve as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders ensuring clear proactive and professional communication
• Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate alignment across technical operational and client teams
• Support proposal development scope definition and business development efforts as needed
• Provide project level insights and recommendations to leadership to support improved delivery outcomes and organizational decision making

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelors degree in information technology computer science or related field PMP and ScrumMaster CSM certification required
• Experience: 8 years of program or project management experience supporting enterprise IT digital transformation software development or technology delivery initiatives including experience supporting government programs involving cross functional coordination among government SMEs technical teams operational stakeholders and leadership 8 years of experience supporting the delivery of digital solutions across multiple technology platforms 8 years of experience working within Agile delivery environments and overseeing governance materials including project plans status reports executive briefings meeting minutes and risk registers etc
• Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of IT project management best practices PMBOK Agile hybrid; working knowledge of IT delivery lifecycles and digital solution implementation; Familiarity with PMO governance reporting and delivery standards; and execution oversight within matrixed environments
• Competencies: Strong communication stakeholder management analytical and organizational skills with proficiency in enterprise delivery and resource management tools such as Confluence Jira Smartsheet etc
• Location: Remote with the consideration that if a candidate lives within a 50 mile radius of our North Bethesda or San Mateo offices employment will be considered hybrid
• Security Clearance: May vary based upon assignment

Physical Requirements

• Extended Computer Use: Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a computer keyboard and mouse
• Vision: Must be able to see and read computer screens and printed materials
• Dexterity: Capable of using hands and fingers to operate equipment and perform tasks requiring precision
• Communication: Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with team members and stakeholders
• Mobility: Occasionally required to stand walk reach and bend to access office equipment and attend meetings
• Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds for short distances
• Sensory Abilities: Must be able to perceive and interact with the environment using hearing and speaking skills
• Work Environment: Primarily works in a typical office environment with exposure to computer screens and moderate noise levels

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Masters degree in a related field
• CMMI Associate certification
• Experience: Experience managing IT project portfolios or programs exceeding 3000000 in total budget Experience leading and supervising teams of five or more staff members

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

These requirements are not the exclusive standards for this position and will not be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations The Project Coordinator will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by the supervisor This position is subject to availability of funds and to any and all restrictions contained in the contract or contracts that provide funding for this position This position is subject to availability of funds and to any and all restrictions contained in the contract or contracts that provide funding for this position

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