Project Manager - US Citizen

Business Technology Integrators (BTI) is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a Department of the Interior (DOI) contract in Washington, DC. The Project Manager will leverage their broad management skills and specialized functional and technical expertise to:

• Guide project teams in delivering client solutions.
• Oversee day-to-day operations.
• Facilitate and manage project tasks and objectives from initiation to closure.

This role involves providing leadership and direction within a single organization or managing a large program containing multiple task elements (e.g., project plans). The Project Manager will coordinate personnel, services, and products across various functional areas and apply expertise in training, change management, functional, technical, and project management.

Credentials

• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience: Demonstrated successful experience and outcomes in the responsibilities outlined below are prioritized over certification.

Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership

• Act as the primary point of contact between the contractor and the Government.
• Provide oversight for activities under the specific project plan.

2. Review, Evaluation, and Recommendation

• Review and evaluate service request documents (e.g., Service Initiation Requests (SIR)).
• Document and review solutions architecture, operational support plans, and bills of material.
• Identify issues and manage them to resolution or escalation.

3. Project Planning and Initiation

• Scope Review: Analyze Government-developed project scope, objectives, deliverables, and requirements.
• Plan Development: Create detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation for successful execution.
• Implementation Preparation: Plan for implementation, installation, customer acceptance, and execution.
• Documentation: Prepare business cases, technical requirements (e.g., Use Cases), and test plans.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identify stakeholders and establish effective communication plans.

4. Project Monitoring and Execution

• Provide support for ongoing refreshes involving new technologies and mobile communications product evolution.
• Monitor and report on the status of deliverables and overall project efforts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Government-wide IT standards.
• Maintain communication between the Government, contractor staff, and subcontractors.
• Record, track, and oversee Government-furnished equipment and materials.

5. Risk Management and Quality Assurance

• Risk Identification: Identify and assess potential risks, evaluating their impact on the project.
• Mitigation Strategies: Define and implement strategies to minimize risks and ensure deliverables meet project plan requirements.
• Course Correction: Apply corrective actions to ensure continued alignment with project objectives.
• Manage work schedules and develop standardized processes and procedures for project execution.

6. Communication and Reporting

• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates on project progress, issues, and changes.
• Expectations Management: Manage client and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Status Reporting: Regularly report project status, milestones, and deliverables to stakeholders.

7. Compliance and Governance

• Ensure the project complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Adhere to the organization’s governance policies and procedures.

8. Project Closure, Review, and Post-Implementation

• Conduct project acceptance reviews with the Government.
• Review project deliverables for compliance with the project plan and address any nonconformance.
• Ensure all project documentation is completed and properly archived.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders to assess satisfaction and identify improvement areas.
• Perform post-project evaluations to assess success and capture lessons learned.

Key Skills and Expertise

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in developing and executing comprehensive project plans.
• Expertise in risk management, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to effectively coordinate across multiple functional areas and manage large-scale programs.

Why Join BTI?
At BTI, we are committed to delivering excellence in every project. Joining our team offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects in a collaborative, innovative environment.