IT PROJECT MANAGER II

Position Summary: Title: IT Project Manager II Duration: 6 Months - Long Term Location: Washington, DC 20005 Hybrid Onsite: 3 days onsite per week from Day1. Overall purpose of position: The project manager is responsible for managing to successful conclusion all aspects of Client information technology initiatives. The results of this position will be a managed approach to information technology projects with increased scope, time, and objective achievement. Essential duties: The position's essential duties include the following: • Performs project planning, resourcing, cost estimating and scheduling; • Manages technical resources assigned to the project team, from internal sources and/or external vendors; • Works with stakeholders to assure project goals and execution are aligned with business goals; • Contributes to system, data and application architecture decisions; • Assures adherence to internal review processes and technical standards; • Drives project activity to defined milestones and deliverables; • Monitors, tracks, and reports on project schedules and costs; • Updates project stakeholders through weekly status reports and appropriate meetings; • Coordinates project requirements with other IT functions; • Generates standard project documentation that correspond to a specific project phase; • Consults with departments on business requirements and specifications; • Determines the development and application of criteria to evaluate alternative systems and provides recommendations for product selection; • Represents the IT department in coordination with other departments; • Manages outsourced work, consultants, vendors, and relationships. Technical Experience: • You have 5 to 7 years of experience performing the duties outlined above in a professional environment. • You have 4 to 6 years of demonstrated experience in information systems. • You have 4 to 6 years of hands-on experience in IT project management, project management practices and techniques, and also project management software. • You possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field or have equivalent related experience. The following skills are required: • Project Management Professional (PMP) • Preparing and delivering information in a concise, professionally written format • Preparing and presenting information to staff in an informal setting • Working in teams, task forces, etc. • Coordinating work among teams, groups, etc. • Maintaining positive customer rapport • Organizational skills • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to lift 15 - 25 pounds • Strong computer and presentation skills The following skills are desired: • You have experience with managing Information Technology projects within the Capability Maturity Model framework. • You have experience with Agile Methodologies. • Recommending and formulating short-range plans/decisions. • Analysing and developing solutions to problems. "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."