Title Project ManagerJob typeFull time

Location(s)Washington DC

PurposeThis is a full time position with a Fast-Growing IT Consulting Company in looking to bring on-board a dynamic Project Manager in Washington DC. Ideal candidate is energetic and proactive project manager skilled to lead technical teams and provide innovative solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations.

Duties:

Lead and direct technical and administrative project teams. Recruit, retain, guide and mentor project teams to excel in service delivery.

Develop constructive relationships and positive rapport with government customers and teaming partners.

Collaborate with business analysts, stakeholders, technical leads, developers, and quality assurance associates from project scope definition through implementation.

Manage scope, schedule, risks, issues, and changes while always striving to minimize exposure and risk across multiple projects.

Allocate appropriate resources to ensure projects are completed within given time and budget.

Report status, develop project-related documentation and implement lessons learned.

Participate in project performance review meetings and discussions.

Participate in corporate business development activities.

Develop position descriptions and salary requirements for staff. Assist in recruitment activities.

Take ownership and accountability for project financials.

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in IT or related field.

PMP certified.

5-8 years of demonstrated experience with 3+ years of experience as project manager, preferably supporting federal government clients.

Ability to define functional business requirements and scope them down to deliver value added applications.

Ability to gather requirements from multiple stakeholders and translate them into functional solutions.

Hands-on experience managing IT project budgets and resources, and reporting on financials.

Knowledge of software development life-cycle (SDLC) following Waterfall or Agile methodologies.

Clear and effective verbal and written communication is imperative.

Desired Qualifications:

Scrum Master certified.

Benefits Summary:

3 weeks PTO (Increases to 5 weeks with length of the stay).

10 Federal holidays.

Medical, dental and vision insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield

401(k) matching

Short and long term disability and life insurance.

Commuter benefits

Paid training

Alternatively please apply through our website at www.skilled-hire.com/career to be considered for this position.