USAC - IT Project Manager (Junior Level)

THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• The purpose of this position is to provide project management support.  The project manager is responsible for supporting to successful conclusion all aspects of client’s information technology initiatives.  

SCOPE OF WORK

• The position’s SCOPE OF WORK include the following:
  • Performs project planning, resourcing, cost estimating and scheduling.
  • Manages 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.
  • Supports adherence to internal review processes and technical standards.
  • Drives project activity to define milestones and deliverables.
  • Monitors, tracks, and reports on project schedules and costs.
  • Updates project stakeholders as required.
  • Coordinates project requirements with other IT functions.
  • Generates standard project documentation that corresponds 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.
  • Supports the IT department in coordination with other departments

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• • You have 3 to 4 years of experience performing the duties outlined above in a professional environment
  • You have 3 to 4 years of demonstrated experience in information systems
  • You have 2 to 3 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:

• • 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:

• • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • 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
  • Analyzing and developing solutions to problems
  • Recommending and formulating short-range plans/decisions
  • Analyzing and developing solutions to problems