Project Manager

NikSoft Systems Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a project manager to oversee project delivery, ensuring adherence to quality standards within the DoD SDLC framework. The successful candidate will manage project planning, resources, and communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in software development leadership, strong project management skills, and preferably a PMP certification. US Citizenship is mandatory as a background investigation is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in leading software development teams.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project delivery on time, within scope and budget.
• Conduct project planning and manage resources.
• Track costs, schedules, and performance for projects.

Skills

Project Management skills

Ability to write and present project materials

Knowledge of PMBOK® process

Experience with project management tools

Creative and analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the project is delivered on time, within scope and budget, and to the required quality standards. Monitors and manages assigned product activities, including design, development, testing, integration, implementation, and sustainment. Conduct project planning, develop project plans and documentation, define, and manage project resources. Advise the Government Project Officer and Deputy Program Manager on day-to-day activities as well as key decision points. Manages overall health of project.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in leading software development teams in all aspects of the DoD SDLC.
• Knowledge of the PMBOK® process inputs, tools and techniques, outputs.
• Good Project Management skills and experience, including experience with project management tools such as flow charts, process mapping, and project management and tracking tools.
• Ability to write and present effective project materials, presentations, status reporting, etc.
• PMP certification preferred.

Typical Duties/Abilities:

• Tracks activities and provides updates to leadership, quad charts and taskers.
• Supports Government lead and PM on major meetings including developing agenda, inviting key resources, developing and tracking action items.
• Supports the tracking and reporting on cost, schedule and performance for projects.
• Identify dependencies on activities including external teams and resources and proactively track its impact on project schedule.
• Identify and document risks, issues and opportunities.
• Effectively communicate to PMO leadership, stakeholders and team members the progress of activities and any risks/issues with mitigation strategies.

Soft Skills

• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment based on developing a strong understanding of the program office priorities.
• Ability to be creative as well as analytical, organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent organizational and both oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with a team, execute tasks and projects in a timely and accurate manner.

Education/Certifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related field or equivalent work experience.

***MUST BE A US CITIZEN AND BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE GOVERNMENT'S BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION**