What are the responsibilities and job description for the SME Project Manager position at Xcelerate Solutions?
SME Project Manager
Xcelerate Solutions is seeking SME Project Manager to support the Defense Logistic Agency DLA mission. As a SME Project Manager you will manage and work with a technical team consisting of engineers, developers, and analysts as you sustain and enhance a newly delivered system that verifies dates and conditions of employment of overseas visa candidates through a secure web portal. Come join our award-winning organization and work with the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.
Location:
Remote, Occasionally trips to Ft. Belvoir, VA
Clearance:
Secret
Responsibilities:
- Sustainment: Keep the system operating smoothly and securely including application administration, help desk, issue management support, configuration management, and instance management support (sustainment) .
- Enhancement: Keep the system operating with up-to date upgrades and change requests in a manner consistent with product owner policies to include application maintenance, patch and upgrade management, technical infrastructure maintenance, change request management, and O&M Operating Procedures Maintenance.
- Oversees all aspects of the contractor’s support of all tasks, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, integrating, and controlling activities necessary for all tasks to meet schedule, and performance requirements.
- Manages all day-to-day operations including administrative functions, assessing risks, identifying assumptions, and resolving interpersonal conflicts.
- Responsible for the duties, tasks, and activities required to make the program/project successful.
- Actively participates in the management decision-making process.
Minimum Requirements:
- Undergraduate Degree
- 10 years of experience in IT/logistics project or program management.
- Experience in DoD logistics functions (e.g., finance, supply, contract administration, transportation, project management).
- Exceptional communication and management skills who can engage with leadership, Policy leadership regarding issues related to the client system application.
- Experience using MS Project. Possess an active Project Management certification (i.e., Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, other recognized certification, etc.).
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About Xcelerate Solutions:
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant
