Senior IT Project Manager

Donan Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software development is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee client information technology initiatives. This role focuses on project planning, resource management, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience, particularly in Agile methodologies, along with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to project success.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience performing project management duties.
• 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in IT project management.
• 4 to 5 years of experience with Agile software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform project planning, resourcing, cost estimating and scheduling.
• Manage technical resources assigned to the project team.
• Monitor, track, and report on project schedules and costs.

Skills

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Agile Methodologies

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Strong computer and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field

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• The project manager is responsible for driving to successful conclusion all aspects of Client information technology initiatives. The results of this position will be a managed approach to information technology projects with increased scope, time, and objective achievement.
  
  

The Overall Purpose Of Position

• The project manager is responsible for driving to successful conclusion all aspects of Client information technology initiatives. The results of this position will be a managed approach to information technology projects with increased scope, time, and objective achievement.
  
  

SCOPE OF WORK

• The position’s SCOPE OF WORK include the following:
• Performs project planning, resourcing, cost estimating and scheduling.
• Manages technical resources assigned to the project team, from internal sources and/or external vendors.
• Works with stakeholders to assure project goals and execution are aligned with business goals.
• Contributes to system, data and application architecture decisions.
• Assures adherence to internal review processes and technical standards.
• Drives project activity to define milestones and deliverables.
• Monitors, tracks, and reports on project schedules and costs.
• Updates project stakeholders through weekly status reports and appropriate meetings.
• Coordinates project requirements with other IT functions.
• Generates standard project documentation that corresponds to a specific project phase.
• Consults with departments on business requirements and specifications.
• Determines the development and application of criteria to evaluate alternative systems and provides recommendations for product selection.
• Represents the IT department in coordination with other departments.
• Manages outsourced work, consultants, vendors, and relationships.
  
  

Qualification And Experience

• You have 8 to 10 years of experience performing the duties outlined above in a professional environment
• You have 8 to 10 years of demonstrated experience in information systems
• You have 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in IT project management, project management practices and techniques, and also project management software
• You have 4 to 5 years of experience with Agile software development methodologies
• You possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field or have equivalent related experience
  
  

The Following Skills Are Required

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Preparing and delivering information in a concise, professionally written format
• Preparing and presenting information to staff in an informal setting
• Working in teams, task forces, etc.
• Coordinating work among teams, groups, etc.
• Maintaining positive customer rapport
• Organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lift 15 - 25 pounds
• Strong computer and presentation skills
  
  

The Following Skills Are Desired

• You have experience with managing Information Technology projects within the Capability Maturity Model framework.
• You have experience with Agile Methodologies
• Recommending and formulating short-range plans/decisions
• Analyzing and developing solutions to problems

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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