Project Manager, PMP

Role: IT Project Manager

Location: Washington DC

Hybrid onsite: 2-3 days hybrid

12 + Month contract

Position Overview:

We are partnered with an independent non-profit in their search for an IT Project Manager to join their team in Washington, DC. Just steps from the metro!!

OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The project manager is responsible for managing to successful conclusion all aspects of our 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:

• 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 RQUIRED:

• 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

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