What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager position at Educology Solutions?
Job Summary
ESI is seeking an IT Project Manager to support one of our customers in assisting with architecture and project management across their operations as well as rebuilding a specific application, Information Technology Contract Tool (ITCT).
Responsibilities
Task Coordination
- Maintain accurate and detailed minutes of all meetings and contacts with IRS employees and personnel throughout the task order period.
- Compile and include minutes in the weekly status report, providing comprehensive documentation of interactions.
Kickoff Meetings
- Conduct a virtual kickoff meeting within two weeks of task order award to establish communication between the Government and the contractor.
- Collaborate with key participants to introduce roles, review ground rules, and ensure a mutual understanding of task order requirements and objectives.
- Develop a draft kickoff meeting agenda for review and approval by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and provide it at least three days before the meeting.
- Cover various topics, including personnel, Government Furnished Property (GFP), clearances, work understanding, accounting periods, and task expectations.
- Present a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and schedule for all tasks within 10 days of receiving Government-provided information.
- Propose a format for delivering status reports and dashboards, subject to discussion and approval during the kickoff meeting.
Ramp-Up Knowledge Transfer (If Applicable)
- Oversee the transfer of knowledge, documentation, and information related to ongoing work, particularly for Core Systems, Compliance Document Matching, and Solutions Engineering/Enterprise Services.
- Develop a Knowledge Transfer Plan (KTP) within the first 15 business days after task order award, covering resources, roles, risks, and a project schedule.
- Collaborate with the Government to refine the KTP, ensuring alignment with requirements.
- Provide weekly status reports and an updated MS Project Schedule to monitor knowledge transfer progress.
Period of Performance Summary Reports
- Provide a summary report at the end of each Base Period and Option Period of Performance.
- Include a list of work performed and accepted by the Government, deliverables, and other relevant information.
- Prepare ad hoc reports if requested by the COR.
- Regularly submit detailed weekly status reports covering work performed, issues, barriers, problems, recommendations, and other pertinent information.
Qualifications
- Active MBI Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in systems, hardware, and software specified in the Scope of Work.
- Specialized experience in software deployment, configuration management, and DevOps practices.
- Proficiency in Rational Tools, Ansible, Git-based SCM, and Nexus Repository.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage meetings, document interactions, and collaborate with key stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with project management tools and practices.
- Knowledge of IRS IT systems and processes is a plus.
