Job Description

The contractor will perform project management functions supporting our government client for multiple IT projects with a wide range of dependencies and timeline variabilities. The contractor will be responsible for providing direction to the overall deployment, implementation, and delivery of projects.

The contractor will assist in the development for project statements of work and RFO packages to be used for vendor solicitations. SOW and RFO documents will vary in length and complexity depending on the nature of the project. Coordination and communication with the customer will be critical to understanding the needs, limitations, and goals of each individual project. The contractor will participate in the review of bid packages to ensure project goals are included.

The contractor will track each project task to ensure that no delays and interruptions jeopardize timely completion. Project schedules and status will be frequently documented and updated. Project summary reports will be provided to the management team on a to-be determined basis. The contractor will work with other business areas to ensure that each project is managed through the various workflows without undue delays.

The contractor will act as liaison and provide communication with IT field staff, internal customer, and external vendors to ensure all parties are current on work schedules and project timelines are followed. Contractor will actively identify, track, and ensure the resolution of issues and the removal of barriers to successful project completion.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS (candidate must meet the min requirement in year of experience and clearly show on resume to be considered for position)

NOTE** - IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR RESUME FOR CONSIDERATION, YOUR RESUME MUST CLEARLY STATE HOW YOU PERFORMED THE REQUIRED SKILLS LIST BELOW.  

• 1 year+ Experience working independently and function efficiently with limited guidance
• 1 year+ Understanding physical plant network infrastructure and communications technologies
• 1 year+ Experience communicate effectively in both written and oral form
• 1 year+ Experience working with technical and non-technical staff
• 1 year+ Experience working with Microsoft Project or other project tracking/management software

PREFERRED:

• 3 years+ Experience as a lead on a Technology related project
• 1 year+ Experience being part of a project team or lead the project related to Telecommunications
• 1 year+ Experience providing direction on the overall deployment, implementation, and delivery of a project.
• 1 year+ Experience managing complex technical projects

Additional Information

• THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION WITH OPTION FOR AD HOC REMOTE WORK. 
• CANDIDATE MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN US AND MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A SECURITY BACKGROUND CHECK. 
• PLACE OF PERFORMANCE IS 4200 SMITH SCHOOL RD, AUSTIN, TX 78744, USA.