Project Manager

PlanIT Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Project Manager who can work remotely. The role involves defining project requirements, overseeing development and testing teams, and mentoring technical staff. Candidates should have a strong background in Agile methodologies and relevant technical skills. The ideal applicant will also have 8-12 years of experience and a relevant degree. Only US citizens or permanent residents will be considered, with specific clearance and citizenship requirements.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience required.
• A degree in the applicable field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to perform all functional duties independently.

Responsibilities

• Define project requirements and manage milestones.
• Support change management efforts.
• Recommend and implement process improvements.
• Mentor the application development team.
• Present and communicate with all organization levels.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Version One or similar work management tools

Java

UNIX

SQL using Oracle DB

Leadership

Team-building

Education

Degree from an accredited College/University

Job description

Project Manager - Candidates can be Remote

Description

• 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 of high performing individuals as well as the Executive Leadership Team
• 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 several options, the pros and cons for each, and a recommendation
• Able to present and communicate at all levels within the organization
• Possible SOX documentation

Knowledge With 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 the organization

Working Knowledge of one or more of the following qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Java, UNIX, and SQL using Oracle DB
• Prior management leadership experience

Additional Required Skills/Experience

• A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years' relevant experience.
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
• Typically performs all functional duties independently.
• Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis.

Additional Provisions

• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
• Candidate must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)