Project Manager

GovCIO; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a Project Manager to support USPS logistics. This fully remote role requires 5-8 years of experience and skills in Agile methodologies, Java, UNIX, and SQL. The candidate will oversee project implementations, lead teams, and ensure effective communication across all organizational levels. US Citizenship is necessary for public trust clearance.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of experience or commensurate experience required.
• Required to have strong leadership and team-building skills.
• US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Defines project requirements by identifying milestones and phases.
• Supports management team’s change management efforts.
• Designs computer solutions alongside analysts and developers.
• Mentors the application development team.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Version One or similar work management tools

Java

UNIX

SQL using Oracle DB

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Project Manager to support our customer, USPS and their Logistics Tech Services Group. This position is fully remote.

The Logistics Tech Services (L&V TS) group is positioned to provide the following support to the USPS business groups within Logistics, Transportation Strategies, Mail Processing, Engineering Systems, and others. This group:

• Oversees the strategy, programs, and integration of business systems solutions for technology applications.
• Oversees the planning, design, development, acquisition, integration, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of integrated business systems solutions for managed services.
• Directs the development of systems, application solutions, integrated environment development, and automated testing.
• Oversees the evaluation of trends and implementation of recommendations to improve and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Defines project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases, and elements, takes projects from assignment to implementation.
• Supports management team’s efforts in change management.
• Recommends and takes action to improve processes.
• Designs computer solutions along with other analysts and developers. Provides direction to the development and testing scrum teams.
• Oversees Work Management.
• Requires strong leadership and team-building skills to collaborate effectively with a group. Be a highly effective technical leader-by-example, mentoring the Application development team and using your expertise to guide the design, development, and maintenance of the application.
• Demonstrate leadership ability to back decisions with research and the “why,” and articulate.
• Able to present and communicate at all levels within an organization.
• Possible SOX documentation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s with 5 - 8 years (or commensurate experience).

Required Skills and Experience.

Working knowledge of one or more of the following qualifications:

• Knowledge/experience with Agile Methodologies.
• Knowledge of Version One or similar work management tools.
• Able to present and communicate at all levels within an organization.
• Working knowledge of Java, UNIX, and SQL using Oracle DB.
• Prior Management Leadership Experience.

Clearance Required: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain Public Trust.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience, in technology or software development preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.