Information Technology Project Manager

As a condition of employment, employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Company Overview WhirlWind is on a mission to help each client succeed by using our management consulting and technology expertise. We design, build, and manage secure environments that support data-driven decision making and data-powered products. Our services transform governments and enhance the lives of citizens. Our people are driven and committed to our mission. If you want to join a team of rock stars who do incredible, purposeful work, and have fun doing it, come thrive with us and be one of the heroes behind our success. We offer an attractive benefits package including a competitive base salary and have been voted the Best Place to Work for 2022. Position Overview Seeking a Project Manager responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing timely delivery of an emerging technologies information technology (IT) project. The Project Manager will lead and guide the work of technical staff and serve as the liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Responsible for monitoring, summarizing, and communicating the progress of the project internally and externally, and coordinating people, tools, and processes to execute projects flawlessly. This includes conducting strategic and operational project planning, forecasting, execution, and closeout within scope and budget. Must be a proactive communicator who effectively monitors and controls all facets of the project and keeps all stakeholders informed of project progress, risks, issues, and resolutions/mitigations. Top 3 Outcomes in Year 1 Achieve on-time or early completion of tasks and deliverable submissions Build new and strengthen existing stakeholder relationships Identify key issues for the client and propose innovative solutions Additional responsibilities include understanding system development life cycle (SDLC) and other IT methodologies such as ITIL, Agile, AI, ML, data ingest, and ETL processes with large data sets in a government environment. Develop full-scale project plans, establish communication protocols, define project scope, and ensure effective communication and management of project expectations. Manage project timelines, risks, and dependencies, and lead project evaluations and organic growth initiatives. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related field, or equivalent experience 10+ years' experience as an IT professional, 5+ years of management, and 2+ years in an IT department Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 3-5 years' experience as Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project Management software and JIRA (preferred) Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple projects and schedules Excellent communication, analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills Must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination

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