Jr. IT Project Manager (Full Scope Polygraph required)

Verigent; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verigent is seeking a Jr. IT Project Manager in Herndon, VA to coordinate activities supporting program managers and teams that design, install, and maintain services.

You will track projects from initiation through completion and prepare deliverables, including status reports and reporting on property items. The role requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, with responsibilities to ensure milestones, contract compliance, and customer satisfaction while applying industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in project management, tech management, business, or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience; or minimum five years of professional work experience.
• General experience includes customer service, project management, network service, and provisioning.
• Must hold a TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities in support of program managers and teams for design, installation and maintenance of services.
• Track and monitor projects from initiation through completion.
• Prepare deliverables and reports; manage inventory and property items.
• Analyze contracts and network requirements to initiate service orders and projects.
• Work with Government reps, engineers and program managers to develop scope, timeline and communication plans.
• Ensure commitments, deliverables, and customer satisfaction meet requirements.
• Promote best practices to enhance project success and efficiency.
• Direct on-time implementation of products and resolve issues to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in project/technical/business management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Jr. IT Project Manager (Full Scope Polygraph required)

Location: Herndon, VA.

Duration: Permanent, Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities in support of program managers and teams that support the design, installation and maintenance of services
• Track and monitor projects from initiation through completion
• Prepare deliverables (e.g., status reports to Government, order information, open issues) - Responsible for inventory and tracking of accountable property items for reporting
• Analyze contracts, product and service descriptions, and network technical requirements to identify parameters required to initiate service order processing and project implementation
• Work directly with Government representatives, engineers and program manager to develop scope of work, timeline, communication plan and all pertinent aspect of comprehensive project management
• Ensure Government commitments and expectations, and project deliverable requirements are met
• Promote project management and industry best practices to enhance project success and customer satisfaction
• Direct on-time implementation of products and evaluate and maintain progress
• Manage resources and processes, and resolve issues to ensure timely delivery
• Control installation activities through scope verification, changes, and performance measurements
• Monitor progress to ensure critical project targets are met
• Identify and anticipate failures and delays based on lessons learned and previous experience
• Engage appropriate resources to troubleshoot and isolate problems, and develop new procedures if required
• Make recommendations to improve efficiency (schedule and cost)
• Evaluate performance measures and direct corrective actions
• Develop solutions to meet project milestones
• Recognize risks and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with customer service and contractual expectations
• Notify the Customer of work completion and obtain acceptance of final deliverables, services, and products provided
• Ensure final documents are complete and delivered as required by the contract
• Solicit feedback from customer to determine customer satisfaction (perception of service quality and effectiveness)
• Review and update forecast budgets for program and project related activities
• Manage program and project related invoices
• Prepare quotes based on pre-established or contract rates
• Ensure services are completed and billed according to contractual obligations
• Conduct review for completeness and accuracy of services provided and charges listed
• Reviews management document deliverables for clarity and completeness
• Understanding of communications products and services, Government contracting and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and contract terms and conditions required
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Project and PowerPoint) required
• Good communication, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Good analytical and inductive reasoning skills (ability to develop solutions and recommendations)
• Work in a team environment
• Some travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in project management, technical management, business management, communications, engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum two years of experience; or minimum five years of professional work experience
• General experience includes: customer service, project management, network service, and provisioning
• Candidate must have hold a clearance with the US Government, at the Top Secret/SCI level, with an active Full Scope Polygraph.