Rising GovTech Project Manager

JD Software; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Software in Salem, MA is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join a growing GovTech team delivering cutting-edge SaaS solutions for the public sector. You will support day-to-day project management under the Senior PM and gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and client engagements.

Ideal candidates have excellent organization and communication skills, experience with Agile and Waterfall IT projects, and a BS in a relevant discipline.

Qualifications

• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed yet reports to the Senior Technical Project Manager.
• Prior project management experience using both Agile and Waterfall techniques in IT-related projects.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with diverse business and technical teams.
• BS in a relevant discipline or, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is a plus.
• Experience in public sector IT consulting a plus.
• Knowledge of the management of public sector licensing and permitting processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop project deliverables, status reports, and other work products including project plans, schedules, and documentation
• Provide regular status updates and report to clients
• Record, triage, track, and escape client issues
• Lead client meetings and product demonstrations
• Develop and document client requirements
• Serve as the main point of contact for multiple clients
• Develop a strong working knowledge of all systems supported by the company

Skills

Organization skills

Written & verbal communication

Self-directed

Agile & Waterfall IT projects

SDLC knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in a relevant discipline

PMP/PMI certification (plus)

Job description

JD Software in Salem, MA is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join a growing GovTech team delivering cutting-edge SaaS solutions for the public sector. You will support day-to-day project management under the Senior PM and gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and client engagements.

Ideal candidates have excellent organization and communication skills, experience with Agile and Waterfall IT projects, and a BS in a relevant discipline.