What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager position at Adage Innovations Inc?
Benefits : 401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Training & development
Vision insurance
Job Summary
We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team! You will be working onsite with the client as a Business Process consultant. The ideal candidate has strong business process experience, a strong understanding of PMI PMBOK latest edition, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The role of the PM is to plan small to major IT projects and manage a team composed of client subject matter experts, IT staff, and / or contractors, including :
Implementation of new IT systems or software
Definition and implementation of automated interfaces between existing IT systems
Software upgrade or hardware deployment projects
Continuous upgrade and enhancement of existing applications
The PM directs and manages work of team members to meet projects goals within scope, budget, and schedule. The PM ensures team members adhere to client policies governing telephone, internet and email, change management, documentation, maintenance, privacy and security, testing, training, disaster recovery, and data for all work performed.
Responsibilities
Assist customer areas in articulating requests for new systems
Plan and / or manage new projects
Plan, coordinate and / or attend project meetings
Supervise the project team to accomplish project objectives
Define project scope, manage stakeholder expectations
Assign work tasks collaboratively to the project team and monitor their progress
Keep the project on track in terms of tasks, schedule, and budget
Identify and address any issues or risks proactively
Develop and maintain a project management plan for all assigned projects
Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) on assigned project activities
Manage a collaborative workspace including shared drives for the project
Organize project documents / artifacts in the workspace and / or designated shared drives
Prepare monthly project status report
Manage change control, issues escalation and resolution per the project management plan
Review project deliverables for completeness and adherence to standards and requirements
Work closely with functional managers to resolve team members’ workload conflicts
Ensure appropriate product-related training and documentation are developed and available
Manage validation of functional requirements
Manage the development of systems documentation
Ensure that all deliverables identified in the approved project plan are completed
Provide accurate and timely reporting on the project’s status and progress
Conduct lessons learned sessions
Construct, update, and / or supervise the creation of any project artifacts.
Support the client prepare and publish procurement solicitations with no participation in bids
Implement organizational change management
Create and manage updating the Risk Management Plan (RMP) and Risk Registry
Develop, document, implement escalation and resolution processes for the project
Ensure Project team members store and organize project documents in a central repository
Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience and Skills Requirements
7 years of relevant and current experience as IT Project Manager
Familiarity with Agile System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or other industry-standard tools
Proficiency with MS Project System Administration
Most recent edition of the PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide
Experience working with state and local government clients is a plus
Experience with state transportation sector is highly desired
Must be able to commute and work onsite in Baltimore
Degree / Certification Requirements
Bachelor or higher degree
PMP Certificate (Required)
ITIL Certificate (Desired)
Security Requirements
Must be willing to submit and complete successfully a criminal background investigation (Mandatory)
Current and active security clearance is a plus (Public Trust or higher)
