SME - IT Project Manager

Job Title: SME IT Project Manager

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA / Full-Time / On-site

Required Clearance: Top Secret / SCI

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field 

Required Qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP)

Required Experience: 

• 12 years of IT project management experience with Bachelor's degree.
• 10 years of IT project management experience with Master's degree.
• 5 years of working experience with Microsoft Project.

Position Description: 

As an SME IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects within scope, budget, and timeline. This role combines deep subject matter expertise with project management skills to guide cross-functional teams and ensure the successful implementation of technology solutions aligned with business goals. This position manages complex projects from planning through delivery, and liaises between project members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, cost, and meeting plans are communicated in support for the client.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned multi-agency or enterprise-level projects, obtains authorization and commitment, and demonstrates business needs and project feasibility. 
• Serve as a single point of contact for these projects and act as the SME Project Manager under the Senior Program Manager and the Government project manager leads.
• Plan project stages, define project scope and objectives, and initiate, manage, and monitor progress to meet deadlines, standards, and cost targets. 
• Assess business implications for each stage of the various projects, taking them from original concept through final implementation.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. 
• Conduct project meetings and be responsible for project tracking and analysis including documentation, briefings, statements, spreadsheets, reports, and conducts tracking and analysis. 
• Interface with all areas affected by the project, including end users, computer services, and client services at all audience levels, from the user to the Commanding General. 
• Lead, guide and provide technical and analytical guidance while liaising between business and technical aspects of projects to the project team and technical staff.
• Recommend and take action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.

Typical Responsibilities / Tasks:

• Manage IT projects and programs that will vary and include large- and small-scale Military Construction (MILCON) projects, IT enterprise services projects, IT communications / networking projects, software and hardware upgrade projects. 
• Manage complex project and program plans and schedule, provide technical advice on critical paths and establish milestone development. 
• Develops criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other pertinent information related to project assignments. 
• Develops project controls and risk management procedures. 
• Manage the integration of vendor tasks, track, and review vendor deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards of project deliverables. 
• Establishes key metrics and KPIs that will measure progress towards achieving PM Branch’s program and project goals. 
• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.  

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge: 

• In-depth understanding of project management methodologies such as Kanban, Scrum, and Agile. 
• Advanced knowledge of project management principles and methodologies specific to the industry or organization. 
• Strong ability in review and guidance of Project Management requirements and documentation.
• Expertise in risk management, quality assurance, and resource allocation strategies. 
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to the projects being managed. 
• Highly proficient in problem-solving techniques and data analysis. 
• In-depts familiarity with project management tools and software. 

Skills: 

• Strong leadership skills to effectively lead and manage cross-functional teams. 
• Exceptional organizational skills to handle complex projects with multiple dependencies effectively. 
• Proficient in conflict resolution and stakeholder management to ensure project success. 
• Ability to mentor, coach, and supervise project teams for optimal performance. 
• Strong decision-making abilities under pressure to address unforeseen challenges during project execution. 

Abilities: 

• Distinct initiative and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to drive team in task, documentation and requirements execution to exceed customer expectations.
• Capability to take ownership of the full project life cycle from planning to completion. 
• Ability to lead high-profile projects with significant impact on the organization’s strategic objectives. 
• Skill in developing comprehensive project plans that align with business goals and objectives. 
• Skill in providing feedback and advice to team members for continuous improvement. 
• Capacity to drive innovation within project teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Army experience highly preferred.   
• Master’s Degree
• Additional ITIL, ITSM, Agile, SCRUM, Structured Cabling, Network, or Systems Certifications Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) preferred.
• Power BI experience and capability
• SharePoint development experience
• Firm understanding of Federal appropriations process and POM cycle

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: 

All employees are responsible for their own safety, as well as that of others in the workplace. To help us maintain a safe workplace, everyone must be safety-conscious at all times. This position is performed in a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The safe use of TAPE equipment, as well as safe practices while on TAPE property is essential. 

Disability Specifications: 

TAPE will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 

EOE, Including Disability/Vets