IT Project Manager (Onsite - VA)

Overview:

Akumen, Inc. seeks dynamic, self-motivated individuals with experience as a Project Manager.  We are looking for a Project Manager that can work closely with customers and be a liaison with the team.  You will be working with a wonderful team of experienced Project Managers and System Engineers. 

Required: This position will be located in Springfield, VA and requires 4 days onsite due to the classified nature of the project. This fully funded position supporting the Department of State.

Responsibilities

·       Helps manage project change and configuration processes by managing change requests, reviewing open issues, updating configuration baselines, and communicating essential information to the project team and stakeholders 

·       Assists in the successful execution of the program testing process and testing activities

·       Assists with the management and optimization of service delivery processes and service agreements and analyzes IT operation metrics for problems and opportunities

·       Helps establish IT project plans including project purpose, objectives, technical approach, and schedules 

·       Supports the creation and maintenance of program documentation including Standard Operating Procedures, Test Plans, Reference Guides, Training Guides, etc.

·       Supports administration of SharePoint and the program's document repository

·       Supports team travel, and logistics (as required) 

·       Supports equipment inventory, and shipping needs (as required) 

·       Travel and off-hours work may be required though minimal

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or IT Management (or equivalent related field experience)
• PMP certification required
• 4 years of experience in the Information Technology field 
• 3 years of experience in writing technical documents 
• 3 years of experience in a client facing role; federal clients preferred 
• Knowledge of developing, implementing, and monitoring IT program and project delivery 
• Proficiency in MS Office Proficiency with MS Office Suite, and SharePoint  
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and apply new skills and approaches, team player 
• Strong communication (written and oral), presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Able to take initiative, manage own workload, and assume responsibility for tasks 
• Able to multi-task, handle multiple projects, and meet internal and client deadlines 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and innovative thinking  

Desired Qualifications 

• Experience in Agile/SCRUM environments
• ScrumMaster (CSM) certification
• ITIL® Foundation certification
• Familiarity with MS Project and ServiceNow IT Service Management (ITSM)

Clearance Requirement:

• Active Secret or Top-Secret government security clearance.