IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

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.  This position is located in Washington, DC.  Per the new administration, working onsite is required (w/ situational telework).

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

 Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or IT Management (or equivalent related field experience)
• PMP certification required
• 5 years of experience in the Information Technology field 
• 5 years of experience in writing technical documents 
• 5 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)
• ServiceNow Project Portfolio Management 

Clearance Requirement:

• Active Secret government security clearance or the ability to get an Interim Secret clearance in a short period of time.  Offers will be contingent based on Interim Clearance approval. 

Akumen is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.