IT Project Manager (Virtual)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : IT Project Manager (Virtual)

• Location : Lexington, MA
• Job Type : W2 Contract

Background / Need :

The Project Management Office (PMO) champions consistent project management practices within ISD. The office focuses on portfolio and project management, and execution of key ISD projects using best practices and standardized templates and tools.

The PMO is also responsible for providing accurate and objective project reporting to stakeholders and ISD leadership.

Responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Execute ISD's major projects and or programs using standard methodology, templates, tools and framework for effective project performance
• Lead efforts to define new projects / programs including scoping, sizing and planning.
• Direct and facilitate development of business case, charter, project plan, communications plan, and requirements metrics with the input from the project teams.
• Drive project results that are aligned with strategic organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with business analysts, technical leads, developers, quality assurance associates and other key stakeholders from project scope definition through implementation.
• Manage scope, schedule, risks, issues and changes while always striving to minimize exposure and risk across multiple projects.
• Hold regular meetings with project teams including project kick off and close out meetings, set
• agendas, document and communicate meeting notes and action items.
• Provide project / program status reporting to stakeholders, ISD management and Laboratory senior management and manage expectations across the Laboratory.
• Act as the single point of contact for third party vendors working closely with vendor PMs to ensure on time and on budget completion of agreed upon deliverables.
• Coordinate procurement activities with project team and contracting services department.
• Lead project / program reviews and quality assurance process to ensure successful execution of projects as measured by Laboratory, and Departmental goals and customer satisfaction.
• Provide a significant level of competency to project teams by leveraging technical acumen and strong business management experience
• Ensure projects are in compliance with the Laboratory enterprise, security and infrastructure architectures.
• Actively maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and project management methodologies and tools.

Must Have :

• Experience in Agile Software Development Process.
• Experience in Application programming, database and system design.
• Experience with Change Management.
• Experience in Creating and Managing Project Timelines.
• Experience with Infrastructure and application projects.
• Experience with Issue Resolution.
• Experience in Management of large multi year programs and projects.
• Experience with PMBOK.
• Experience in Process improvement.
• Experience with Waterfall Methodology.

Nice to Have :

• ITIL Foundations and / or Certification
• PMP Certification
• Scrum Master Certification
• Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)

Education & Experience : Bachelor's with 8 + Years of relevant work experience.

Work Authorization : US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."