IT Project Manager/Business Analyst

Hybrid Details: Boston, MA - Onsite/Remote�

Duration: 6 weeks to start�

Position Summary

The�IT�PM/BA�will�be responsible for leading large projects for applications that support investigations, quality management, operations, and legal business units for DDS as well as business processes related to these core functions including integrated systems.�In this role, the IT PM/BA will work with stakeholders to initiate, plan and manage large projects to implement new or enhanced applications. This role will be responsible for creating/maintaining project plans, monitoring progress, coordinating resources, documenting requirements and facilitating communication.�

Detailed List Of Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan,�document�and manage the project plan�throughout the project lifecycle.���
• Project management activities�including�assessing�issues and risks to prevent potential barriers to project�and developing mitigation strategies.��
• Lead reviews�with�stakeholders�of�project�plans/schedules and milestone dates�
• Collaborate with�stakeholders�to define�and document�the project scope and�objectives.��
• Develop and document business requirements�
• Prepare design proposals and systems specifications for complex systems or major systems modifications�
• Lead design sessions in prototyping new systems or major enhancements for the purpose of improving business�processes, operations, and information process flow��
• Help create and�maintain�relevant project artifacts such as project charter/scope, project plans, back log list, stories, status�reports�and operational checklists.��
• Assist�in business�process�redesign efforts to support,�document�and inform leadership of improvements, including technical changes.��
• Help lead the vendor selection process,�preparing�documentation required for this process,�organizing�and leading meetings�for this purpose, and�facilitating�decision making for vendor selection.�
• Vendor management duties, coordinating requests, meetings, etc., tracking ongoing support and enhancement requests, working with vendors to ensure LOEs are reflective of needs and effort is consistent with the requested work.��
  
  

Qualifications:��

• Practical experience creating and implementing project plans and schedules according to project goals and�objectives.��
• Practical experience conducting requirements gathering with business teams�
• Working knowledge of project management concepts as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).��
• Ability to self-motivate and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.��
• Exceptional attention to detail�and�organizational skills.��
• Ability to adjust to changing situations to meet emergencies or changing program or production requirements.��
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with varying levels, team members, peers, management, business stakeholders.��
• Ability to prioritize, execute and manage work in a matrixed, high-pressure environment.��
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate with diverse user groups and provide support to both technical and non-technical audiences.�
• Hands-on experience effectively using MS Office tools��
• Hands-on experience in managing escalated issues and dispute resolution of any components of a�project with the ability to understand when to escalate issues to senior management.�
• Ability to�maintain�a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality�
• Understanding and knowledge of Agile�methodology�and the software development life cycle (SDLC).�
  
  

Education and Experience:� Education, Year Experience & Certificates)

• Minimum�five(5) years of experience working in IT environments�
• Prior Government or Healthcare experience is preferred, but not�required