IT Project Manager

ADAGE INNOVATIONS INC

IT Project Manager

Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Profit sharing

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team! You will be working onsite with the client as a Business Process consultant. The ideal candidate has strong business process experience, a strong understanding of PMI PMBOK latest edition, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The role of the PM is to plan small to major IT projects and manage a team composed of client subject matter experts, IT staff, and/or contractors, including:

    Implementation of new IT systems or software

    Definition and implementation of automated interfaces between existing IT systems

    Software upgrade or hardware deployment projects

    Continuous upgrade and enhancement of existing applications

    The PM directs and manages work of team members to meet projects goals within scope, budget, and schedule. The PM ensures team members adhere to client policies governing telephone, internet and email, change management, documentation, maintenance, privacy and security, testing, training, disaster recovery, and data for all work performed.

    Responsibilities

    Assist customer areas in articulating requests for new systems

    Plan and/or manage new projects

    Plan, coordinate and/or attend project meetings

    Supervise the project team to accomplish project objectives

    Define project scope, manage stakeholder expectations

    Assign work tasks collaboratively to the project team and monitor their progress

    Keep the project on track in terms of tasks, schedule, and budget

    Identify and address any issues or risks proactively

    Develop and maintain a project management plan for all assigned projects

    Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) on assigned project activities

    Manage a collaborative workspace including shared drives for the project

    Organize project documents/artifacts in the workspace and/or designated shared drives

    Prepare monthly project status report

    Manage change control, issues escalation and resolution per the project management plan

    Review project deliverables for completeness and adherence to standards and requirements

    Work closely with functional managers to resolve team members’ workload conflicts

    Ensure appropriate product-related training and documentation are developed and available

    Manage validation of functional requirements

    Manage the development of systems documentation

    Ensure that all deliverables identified in the approved project plan are completed

    Provide accurate and timely reporting on the project’s status and progress

    Conduct lessons learned sessions

    Construct, update, and/or supervise the creation of any project artifacts.

    Support the client prepare and publish procurement solicitations with no participation in bids

    Implement organizational change management

    Create and manage updating the Risk Management Plan (RMP) and Risk Registry

    Develop, document, implement escalation and resolution processes for the project

    Ensure Project team members store and organize project documents in a central repository

    Perform other duties as assigned.

    Experience and Skills Requirements

    7+ years of relevant and current experience as IT Project Manager

    Familiarity with Agile System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology

    Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or other industry-standard tools

    Proficiency with MS Project System Administration

    Most recent edition of the PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide

    Experience working with state and local government clients is a plus

    Experience with state transportation sector is highly desired

    Must be able to commute and work onsite in Baltimore

    Degree/Certification Requirements

    Bachelor or higher degree

    PMP Certificate (Required)

    ITIL Certificate (Desired)

    Security Requirements

    Must be willing to submit and complete successfully a criminal background investigation (Mandatory)

    Current and active security clearance is a plus (Public Trust or higher)