LCG, Inc.
Senior Project Manager
LCG, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
Location: Bethesda, MD
(Hybrid)
Required Clearance:
Ability to obtain Public Trust
LCG is a minority-owned technology consulting firm that has been a trusted partner to more than 40 federal agencies, including 21 of the 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For over 25 years, LCG has brought digitization and innovation to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH ecosystems. We support IT organizations by bringing precision technology and operation models that achieve mission capabilities and performance success.
Position Summary:
The Senior Project Manager oversees the planning and implementation of our federal contract. This role manages project timelines, plans, and resources to ensure successful delivery. The Project Manager collaborates with IT teams, federal staff, and external vendors to align cloud-related activities with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the role contributes to process improvement initiatives for enhancing project delivery.
Responsibilities:
Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.Lead all phases of project management: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are completed on time and within budget.Provide support to executive level clients properly balancing client expectations, realistic approaches, collaborative approaches, LCG team expectations and accommodating realistic team limitations within the scope of work.Deal with conflicting needs (internal client, multi-organizational, etc.), properly handling complex issues and mitigating risks appropriately.Facilitate effective communication among CIO, COR, CO, customers, contract staff, and other service providers.Maintain continuous and transparent communication to enhance IT enterprise interoperability.Prepare and deliver status reports covering staffing, task accomplishments, and financial updates.Develop and maintain a risk management plan, identifying and mitigating potential risks.Coordinate with the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team for project compliance with FISMA and other regulatory standards.Ensure the functionality and optimization of virtual environments, servers, and backup systems.Provide after-hours support for critical systems, including weekends and federal holidays as needed.Support applications and solutions within the software development portfolio.Plan, design, implement, and test system changes and enhancements based on user requirements.Ensure compliance of all production systems and supporting documents with current 508 accessibility standards.Implement test strategies to ensure the viability of applications, security patches, and system changes.Maintain documentation for business cases, configuration management, change management, and other project activities.Research and recommend new technologies and improvements to the IT environment.Create and maintain a three-year strategic plan for IT technology and support.Implement and maintain the virtual environment on Nutanix, SharePoint, IIS, and backup/recovery systems like Cohesity.Develop and maintain comprehensive network infrastructure design, including virtual LANs, network maintenance, server upgrades, optimization, and backup of server/user files.Support applications and solutions in the active development portfolio, including .NET framework, ASP.net, SharePoint, React, SQL Server, and Team Foundation Services.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, particularly with cloud infrastructure projects.PMP or similar project management certification is required.Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate) are highly desirable.Strong technical knowledge of cloud services, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong leadership and team management abilities, advanced problem-solving capabilities, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Demonstrated ability to effectively use Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance productivity in day-to-day project management tasks, including drafting project plans, generating reports, summarizing meeting notes, and preparing presentations.Capability to guide team members in leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot tools to improve collaboration and streamline workflows.Ability to craft precise and effective prompts to maximize the use of AI tools.General understanding of Generative AI and their practical applications in a client environment, with a focus on driving organizational and customer adoption.A proactive approach to staying updated with emerging AI technologies and identifying opportunities to integrate them into everyday practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to effectively use Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance productivity in daily project management tasks, including drafting project plans, generating status reports, summarizing team meetings, and preparing executive presentations.Skilled in guiding team members to leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot tools to improve collaboration, streamline project workflows, and ensure efficient project execution and communication.
Compensation and Benefits:
The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $200,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The target salary for this role is $160,000. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.
LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.
Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.
Securing Your Data:
Beware of fraudulent job offers using LCG's name. LCG will never request payment-related details or advancement of money during the application process. Legitimate communication will only come from lcginc.com or system@hirebridgemail.com emails, not free commercial services like Gmail or WhatsApp. If you receive suspicious emails asking for payment or personal information, contact us immediately at hr@lcginc.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
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(Hybrid)
Required Clearance:
Ability to obtain Public Trust
LCG is a minority-owned technology consulting firm that has been a trusted partner to more than 40 federal agencies, including 21 of the 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For over 25 years, LCG has brought digitization and innovation to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH ecosystems. We support IT organizations by bringing precision technology and operation models that achieve mission capabilities and performance success.
Position Summary:
The Senior Project Manager oversees the planning and implementation of our federal contract. This role manages project timelines, plans, and resources to ensure successful delivery. The Project Manager collaborates with IT teams, federal staff, and external vendors to align cloud-related activities with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the role contributes to process improvement initiatives for enhancing project delivery.
Responsibilities:
Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.Lead all phases of project management: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are completed on time and within budget.Provide support to executive level clients properly balancing client expectations, realistic approaches, collaborative approaches, LCG team expectations and accommodating realistic team limitations within the scope of work.Deal with conflicting needs (internal client, multi-organizational, etc.), properly handling complex issues and mitigating risks appropriately.Facilitate effective communication among CIO, COR, CO, customers, contract staff, and other service providers.Maintain continuous and transparent communication to enhance IT enterprise interoperability.Prepare and deliver status reports covering staffing, task accomplishments, and financial updates.Develop and maintain a risk management plan, identifying and mitigating potential risks.Coordinate with the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team for project compliance with FISMA and other regulatory standards.Ensure the functionality and optimization of virtual environments, servers, and backup systems.Provide after-hours support for critical systems, including weekends and federal holidays as needed.Support applications and solutions within the software development portfolio.Plan, design, implement, and test system changes and enhancements based on user requirements.Ensure compliance of all production systems and supporting documents with current 508 accessibility standards.Implement test strategies to ensure the viability of applications, security patches, and system changes.Maintain documentation for business cases, configuration management, change management, and other project activities.Research and recommend new technologies and improvements to the IT environment.Create and maintain a three-year strategic plan for IT technology and support.Implement and maintain the virtual environment on Nutanix, SharePoint, IIS, and backup/recovery systems like Cohesity.Develop and maintain comprehensive network infrastructure design, including virtual LANs, network maintenance, server upgrades, optimization, and backup of server/user files.Support applications and solutions in the active development portfolio, including .NET framework, ASP.net, SharePoint, React, SQL Server, and Team Foundation Services.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, particularly with cloud infrastructure projects.PMP or similar project management certification is required.Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate) are highly desirable.Strong technical knowledge of cloud services, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong leadership and team management abilities, advanced problem-solving capabilities, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Demonstrated ability to effectively use Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance productivity in day-to-day project management tasks, including drafting project plans, generating reports, summarizing meeting notes, and preparing presentations.Capability to guide team members in leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot tools to improve collaboration and streamline workflows.Ability to craft precise and effective prompts to maximize the use of AI tools.General understanding of Generative AI and their practical applications in a client environment, with a focus on driving organizational and customer adoption.A proactive approach to staying updated with emerging AI technologies and identifying opportunities to integrate them into everyday practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to effectively use Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance productivity in daily project management tasks, including drafting project plans, generating status reports, summarizing team meetings, and preparing executive presentations.Skilled in guiding team members to leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot tools to improve collaboration, streamline project workflows, and ensure efficient project execution and communication.
Compensation and Benefits:
The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $200,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The target salary for this role is $160,000. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.
LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.
Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.
Securing Your Data:
Beware of fraudulent job offers using LCG's name. LCG will never request payment-related details or advancement of money during the application process. Legitimate communication will only come from lcginc.com or system@hirebridgemail.com emails, not free commercial services like Gmail or WhatsApp. If you receive suspicious emails asking for payment or personal information, contact us immediately at hr@lcginc.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
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