Project Manager - PMP

Softthink Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Softthink Solutions in Washington, DC is seeking a Project Manager (PMP) to lead IT projects across multiple domains. The role emphasizes adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while applying Agile, Kanban, or Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities include maintaining project docs, tracking risks and issues, managing changes, and reporting status to leadership. Proficiency with MS Project, Planner Premium, SharePoint, ServiceNow and PMO governance is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (10) years managing IT projects of varying size and complexity.
• Experience applying Agile, Kanban, or Waterfall methodologies
• Experience using MS Project, Teams Planner/Planner Premium, SharePoint, ServiceNow, or similar PPM dashboards
• PMP certification is required
• Agile certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, or PSM) required

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
• Assist stakeholders in defining project scope and objectives
• Prepare and maintain project documentation (plans, requirements, communications, agendas)
• Identify, track, and resolve risks and issues
• Manage approved changes to scope, schedule, and cost
• Report project status to management and stakeholders
• Apply Agile, Kanban, or Waterfall methodologies as appropriate
• Monitor project performance using MS Project, Teams Planner/Planner Premium, SharePoint, ServiceNow
• Support PMO governance by coordinating internal reviews and tracking completion of findings

Skills

Project management

Agile

Kanban

Waterfall

MS Project

SharePoint

ServiceNow

PMO governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Agile certification

Tools

MS Project

Planner Premium

Teams Planner

SharePoint

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager (PMP)
Location: Washington, DC
Work Authorization: US Citizen

Must have Clearance: Public Trust

Role Summary

The Project Manager provides IT project management support for up to 10 projects of varying size and complexity. The role ensures adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while applying Agile, Kanban, or Waterfall methodologies. The PM maintains project documentation, tracks risks and issues, manages approved changes, and reports project status to leadership. The PM supports PMO governance and uses tools such as MS Project, Teams Planner/Planner Premium, SharePoint, ServiceNow, and other PPM dashboards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work with USCP OIS staff to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
• Assist stakeholders in defining project scope and objectives
• Prepare and maintain project documentation (plans, requirements, communications, agendas)
• Identify, track, and resolve risks and issues
• Manage approved changes to scope, schedule, and cost
• Report project status to management and stakeholders
• Apply Agile, Kanban, or Waterfall methodologies as appropriate
• Monitor project performance using MS Project, Teams Planner/Planner Premium, SharePoint, ServiceNow
• Support PMO governance by coordinating internal reviews and tracking completion of findings

Professional Experience

• Minimum five (10) years managing IT projects of varying size and complexity, including enterprise-level initiatives
• Demonstrated experience applying Agile, Kanban, or Waterfall methodologies
• Experience using MS Project, Teams Planner/Planner Premium, SharePoint, ServiceNow, or similar PPM dashboards

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field
• PMP certification (required)
• Agile certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, or PSM required)