IT Project Manager

Title: IT Project Manager
Location: Reston, VA
Duration: 6-12 Months

USC AND GC ARE PREFERRED

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The client is seeking an IT Project Manager I to oversee the application of project management methodology during all phases of the project cycle, with responsibilities that include project design, scope management, cost control, quality and performance reporting.

• IT Project Managers are responsible for managing the technical direction of a project through the design, implementation and testing in accordance with project objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, track and manage project budget, project plans, timelines and scope.

• Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching and advising. Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements.

• Lead teams of developers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs.

• Define test plans and ensure that products are defect free before User Acceptance Testing. Facilitate the User Acceptance Testing process, developing rollout plans and procedures.

• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses. Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized.

• Make presentations to steering committees or project sponsors.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required.

• MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.

• PMP or PMI certification. 0-2 years' experience.

• Proven project management experience.

• People management and team building skills.

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/ adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities.

• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization.

• Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functions.

• Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in a large-scale, multi-platform systems environment.