ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Lead large to very large Legacy Modernization projects
· Plan, execute and monitor projects through the project development lifecycle
· Proactively monitor and support all project aspects and determine corrective actions with appropriate stakeholders
· Identify and negotiate schedules, milestones and resources required to meet project objectives
· Document and complete all project management deliverables required by the project
· Resolve issues, proactively evaluate project activities, build contingency plans, execute corrective actions when necessary and implement risk response plans to manage risk
· Manage project scope, schedule and cost, following an established change management process
· Work with Project Owners, the PMO, Delivery Executives, and all team leads to manage project quality and completeness
· Work with the project team and key stakeholders to identify issues and risks, and to implement corrective action plans or risk response plans as appropriate
· Utilize influence skills to help achieve project results
· Consult with and escalate high risk items to our executives during all aspects of the project delivery
KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
· Expert Knowledge of project management methodology and its practical application towards completing work including Waterfall and multiple forms of Agile
· Creative and assertive with the ability/experience to mentor others
· Expert communication skills in the English language
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION
· Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred
· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Professional Office Suite including Microsoft Project and Azure DevOps
· Familiarity with agile project management methodologies. such as Kanban, Scrum and Hybrid
· Secret clearance (current or prior) is preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· 5+ years of experience in software development and Project Management that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position
· 3-5 years’ experience in Legacy Modernization is preferred
· 3+ years of experience managing projects of the US Government (preferred) or Scrum Master Certification
· Undergraduate degree, educational concentration in Information Technology or similar field is preferred