SME- Information Technology Project Manager - Military veterans preferred

JOB SUMMARY

The Technology SME - IT Project Manager manages complex projects from planning through delivery. Liaises between project members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, cost, and meeting plans are communicated in support for the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), located at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for serving as a SME - IT Project Manager supporting Headquarters INSCOM G6, by providing a full range of IT project management support while performing tasks in accordance with (IAW) the Program Management Institute (PMI) guidelines and directives.
• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned multi-agency or enterprise-level projects, obtains authorization and commitment, and demonstrates business needs and project feasibility.
• Manages IT projects and programs that will vary and include large- and small-scale Military Construction (MILCON) projects, IT enterprise services projects, IT communications/networking projects, software and hardware upgrade projects.
• Manage complex project and program plans and schedule, provide technical advice on critical paths and establish milestone development.
• Conduct project meetings and is responsible for documentation, briefings, statements, spreadsheets, reports, and conducts tracking and analysis.
• Develops criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other pertinent information related to project assignments.
• Plan project stages, define project scope and objectives, and initiate, manage, and monitor progress to meet deadlines, standards, and cost targets.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Interface with all areas affected by the project, including end users, computer services, and client services at all audience levels, from the user to the Commanding General.
• Develops project controls and risk management procedures.
• Manage the integration of vendor tasks, track, and review vendor deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards of project deliverables.
• Establishes key metrics and KPIs that will measure progress towards achieving Project Management Branch, program and project management goals.
• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS in a business or IT-related field
• 10 years of IT project management experience with a Master’s degree.
• 12 years of IT project management experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• 14 years of IT project management experience in lieu of a degree. (Government Waiver Required)
• Requires Project Management Professional Certification (PMP). Minimum 5 years of experience post certification.
• Additional ITIL, ITSM, Agile, SCRUM, Structured Cabling, Network, or Systems Certifications Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) preferred.
• Required Security Clearance TS/SCI
• Army experience highly preferred.

Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of project management methodologies such as Kanban, Scrum, and Agile.
• Advanced knowledge of project management principles and methodologies specific to the industry or organization.
• Expertise in risk management, quality assurance, and resource allocation strategies.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to the projects being managed.
• Highly proficient in problem-solving techniques and data analysis.
• In-depts familiarity with project management tools and software.

Skills:

• Strong leadership skills to effectively lead and manage cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills to handle complex projects with multiple dependencies effectively.
• Proficient in conflict resolution and stakeholder management to ensure project success.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and supervise project teams for optimal performance.
• Strong decision-making abilities under pressure to address unforeseen challenges during project execution.

Abilities:

• Capability to take ownership of the full project life cycle from planning to completion.
• Ability to lead high-profile projects with significant impact on the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Skill in developing comprehensive project plans that align with business goals and objectives.
• Skill in providing feedback and advice to team members for continuous improvement.
• Capacity to drive innovation within project teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT