Mindlance
Position Summary:
Title: IT Project Manager II
Duration: 6 Months - Long Term
Location: Washington, DC 20005
Hybrid Onsite: 3 days onsite per week from Day1.
Overall purpose of position:
The project manager is responsible for managing 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.
Essential duties:
The position's essential duties 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 defined 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 correspond 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.
Technical Experience:
• You have 5 to 7 years of experience performing the duties outlined above in a professional environment.
• You have 4 to 6 years of demonstrated experience in information systems.
• You have 4 to 6 years of hands-on experience in IT project management, project management practices and techniques, and also project management software.
• 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.
• Analysing and developing solutions to problems.
"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."
Title: IT Project Manager II
Duration: 6 Months - Long Term
Location: Washington, DC 20005
Hybrid Onsite: 3 days onsite per week from Day1.
Overall purpose of position:
The project manager is responsible for managing 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.
Essential duties:
The position's essential duties 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 defined 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 correspond 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.
Technical Experience:
• You have 5 to 7 years of experience performing the duties outlined above in a professional environment.
• You have 4 to 6 years of demonstrated experience in information systems.
• You have 4 to 6 years of hands-on experience in IT project management, project management practices and techniques, and also project management software.
• 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.
• Analysing and developing solutions to problems.
"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."