The Puyenpa family of companies are comprised of multiple SBA Certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified organizations focused on delivering Information Technology, Management Consulting, and General Construction solutions to the Federal Government along with the Commercial Sector. We are actively seeking a Senior Information Technology Technical Project Manager based in Washington D.C. This position is primarily onsite with a possibility of a hybrid schedule. A Public Trust clearance is required with the necessary background to obtain a Top Secret clearance if needed.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Puyenpa team supporting our efforts with a component of the Department of Homeland Security. The main responsibilities of the role include:
- Use PMP and Agile methodologies to manage projects, leveraging project tracking applications and other enterprise tools and products.
- Oversee the requirements gathering and documentation process.
- Oversee project planning and execution activities, including control gates.
- Maintain individual project schedules and schedule forecasts.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and tact, as they collaborate with technical resources, engineering, developers, mission partners and senior officials.
- Manage and ensure prompt resolution of all project issues to prevent negative impacts on quality, cost, or schedule.
- Take an autonomous approach that provides guidance and leadership to the sponsor and their management stakeholders.
- Provide communication that leads to the clear understanding of deadlines, assignments, and objectives across all enterprise stakeholders .
- Identify risks and document project progress, including implementation, time lines, issues, risks, quality and success measures.
- Develop, maintain, and implement a Project Management Plan that supports a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and guides the performance of functional activities performed on the projects.
The qualified candidate will have the following knowledge and experience:
- PMP, Agile, ITIL or other related Certifications.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in an IT or related field are preferred.
- 8+ years of direct project management experience.
- Expertise and knowledge in the entire systems development life cycle.
- Public Trust required, Top Secret clearance preferred.
Puyenpa provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.