IT Project Manager- GIS

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manages assigned projects by identifying stakeholders, developing Project Charters and project management plans, defining the project scope and objectives, reviewing requirements, and identifying the project related work tasks.
• Provides recommendations for staff training and development efforts.
• Manages and reviews proposed products and data from business analysis activities and formulates recommendations based on findings, making corrections as needed.
• Develops and manages a detailed project schedule, establishing schedules and methods for achieving project goals and objectives, and making adjustments as needed to meet deadlines.
• Plans and confirms projects budget based on the scope of work and resource requirements, and monitors and controls budgetary performance and compliance.
• Monitors project performance using business and project management metrics, and identifies resources needed to reach objectives, managing resources effectively.
• Manages project communications with stakeholders, vendors, and suppliers, communicating expected deliverables.
• Measures and reports project updates about schedule performance, strategy, and adjustments to stakeholders.
• Identifies, controls, and mitigates project risk, ensuring timeliness of work and managing the critical path.
• Ensures the quality of project work performed and final deliverables, utilizing industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with training emphasis in Computer Science, Business Management or other closely related field, and three (3) years of previous experience leading projects, or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Knowledge of project management principles, development, evaluation, and practices.
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate a project team throughout a project.
• Skilled in evaluating multiple project management approaches to determine the best method for each project.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for exchanging information, conducting negotiations, and influencing others.
• Pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening, physical screening, fingerprinting, CJIS check, and other specified tests.

Nice to Have

• PMP certification preferred.
• Other industry professional certifications considered in lieu of PMP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and relevant project management experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Position offers a salary range of GS.12 $64,024 - $77,348.