Project Manager(Security)

Role: Project Manager(Security)

Location: Remote or Vienna, VA

W2 Contract Position

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Basic Purpose: To provide full Agile project management support by being knowledgeable in Agile methodologies and Scrum processes. This includes working with a team of Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches. Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and in accordance with quality standards. Provide project leadership to ensure overall success and delivery of expected outcomes in support of strategic goals. Work is performed under minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
Apply and adhere to Agile project management best practices by following the policies, procedures and methodologies established within the Scaled Agile Framework
Ensure effective management of projects from inception through implementation
Advanced knowledge in managing efforts that deliver technical solutions.
Demonstrate ability to navigate procurement actions and contract reviews
Strategic partner with Program Manager to execute roadmaps
Establish and maintain program metrics
Communication with executive level leadership on program status, metrics, risks, and roadmaps
Ability to serve as a Project Manager and Scrum Master. This will be a hybrid role.
Collaborate and negotiate with business partners and vendors to understand requirement needs and resolve any gaps or risks/issues including management of invoices
Prepare and deliver status reports regarding project objectives, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues to management and stakeholders
Oversee project progress to ensure project documentation and schedules are following previously agreed requirements and standards
Maintain and archive all project related documentation
Identify, communicate, and resolve technical, tactical, and operational project issues and risks
Exhibit intellectual agility and interpersonal flexibility to reassess, reflect and shift thinking as projects or strategic direction changes
May be required to support agile team by writing backlog requirements and facilitating Scrum ceremonies
Communicate project plan, changes, direction, approach, and priorities based on changing business requirements, circumstances, added information and/or budget considerations to stakeholders
Monitor and measure staff assignments results against project goals and task responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with team members, management, key stakeholders and/or external contacts (vendors, etc.)
Full life-cycle project management
o Establish and lead project teams
o Develop project plan/scope/schedule/cost/communications
o Procure and/or manage resources/timelines/deadlines/quality
o Ensure that vendor meets or exceeds their contractual obligations by delivering quality products/services on time and within cost structure
o Manage all fiscal management aspects of vendor delivery and provide feedback on vendor performance
o Ensure successful project implementation
o Manage project-level risks, issues, dependencies, and change management
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Associates degree in Information Technology, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience in Agile project leadership and execution, including initiatives with technology, processes, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
Experience leading remote teams.
Experience and certification as a Scrum Master.
Working knowledge of Agile framework methodologies, SAFe, and Scrum ceremonies
Effective skill in project management to include establishing and leading project teams, managing timelines/deadlines/resources, ensuring successful project implementation.
SAFe certification/Scrum Master
Working knowledge of project lifecycles and development methodologies, including agile project management principles and practices
Experience in leading agile development teams and facilitating team meetings in agile environment. This includes
o Daily Standups
o * Backlog Refinements
o Sprint Planning
o Sprint Review
o Sprint Retrospectives
Experience in IT resource allocation and management
Experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or team environment to achieve goals
Experience in collaborating across organizational boundaries and building partnerships across various functions
Effective presentation skills with essential executive presence
Experience in leading, guiding and coaching professional staff.
Experience in vendor engagement related to project delivery
Effective skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tact
Effective skill using innovative thinking to solve problems and facilitate the decision-making process
Effective organizational, planning and time management skills as well as skill communicating with all levels within an organization.
Effective research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Effective skill resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements.
Experience using Azure DevOps.

• Experience with Info Security
  Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  
  Desired Skills:
  Working knowledge of video conferencing on WebEx
  Project Management Professional Certificate
  Working knowledge of video conferencing on WebEx
  Bachelor s degree in Technology, or related field
  Knowledge of Cloud Security based applications