Diversified Systems is Hiring a Program/Project Manager Near Columbus, OH
Sr. Project Manager
Hybrid
DescriptionDSI is searching for a Senior Project Manager (PM) local to Columbus, OH with an active PMP certification. The Program Services PM will work on the program services side (e.g. policy changes, identity management when there's turnover, how to allocate supervisors if someone's on FMLA).
The Program Manager directs, controls, administers, and regulates an enhancement or development program. The Program Manager is the individual ultimately responsible to the agency. The Program Manager's primary responsibility is to drive the entire effort from start to finish. The Program Manager must ensure that the program is completed on schedule and that the final product meets the business, technical, and established quality requirements.
ResponsibilitiesDeveloping estimates for the enhancement or development effort in planning, analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation.
Accountable for delivery of all work tasks identified in the program plan.
Responsible for the capture and reporting of required program management metrics.
Adjust and revise estimates when necessary.
Ensure all changes to scope follow processes and are documented.
Ensure new estimates are approved by the client and agreed upon.
Adjust and revise estimates when necessary.
Manage and track the program progress against the program plan.
Monitor project milestones and phases to ensure the project is on schedule. Take corrective actions if a project begins to slip its schedule.
Prepares status reports on a periodic basis for program team, team leads, group leads, and program manager and appropriate stakeholders.
Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple work efforts across application teams.
Develop the detailed program plan for the enhancement or development effort.
Accountable for the final program management evaluation review with stakeholders for approval upon program completion.
Responsible to tailor and baseline all program templates.
Accountable to schedule or monitor status reviews, peer reviews, program management inspections, and software quality assurance work product and process reviews with the appropriate designated resources.
Notify team leads of project timelines, milestones, phases, work requests target dates, and approved executable work package.
Communicate and work with users and client as necessary.
Coordinate and present proposals to agencies as necessary.
Analyze and distribute reports on program metrics associated with work items related to improvement measures.
Ensure processes and activities are followed.
RequirementsMinimum 2-4 years relevant experience.
Must understand WBS and the 10 PM knowledge areas (project management in the following areas- integration, scope, time, cost, quality, resource, communications, risk, procurement, stakeholder).
Required 4 Years PMP certification Required BA/BS degree.
Required Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Must be a leader who can influence stakeholders in written and oral communications. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent active listening skills.
Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
Forward looking with an holistic and an empathetic approach.
Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
Problem solving and root cause identification skills.
Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion. Required Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others. Required Demonstrated strong understanding of formal project management methodologies (e.g. Agile and/or Waterfall) Highly desired Experience working with government agencies.
ADA RequirementsEquipment in use in job performance: Personal Computers, servers, network components, telephones, calculator, copy machines, printers, faxes, cell phones and common writing devices. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to work from a step ladder.
About Diversified SystemsFounded in 1990, Diversified Systems is an award-winning Technology Services corporation providing all levels of IT project consulting services nationwide. DSI is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with regional offices in the American Midwest and East Coast. We offer our consultants a number of flexible and competitive compensation benefit packages.
Diversified Systems is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DSI values authenticity and is committed to making sure our employees and partners are valued and respected. At DSI, we believe building a diverse culture is important because we know when people work together, we can achieve better results as a team. DSI realizes that everyone comes from various backgrounds. We celebrate these differences because our employees are our greatest asset as we strive to best meet the needs of those we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts, DSI is focused on advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion by setting high standards to continually evolve our culture. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, community involvement, client delivery, and career development.
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