Intermediate Project Manager

Cyberstar, LLC•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Intermediate Project Manager provides program management and technical direction for major programs or projects, ensuring compliance with laws governing federal IT management and standards. At Cyberstar, the role supports business process redesign and IT modernization, including data analytics and cloud computing. The position works with the Government Task Manager and Program Manager on project assignments and planning, and supports operational management across costs, schedules, data, proposals, and related program activities. The Project Manager oversees program tasks, budgets, schedules, reporting, customer relationships, team activities, and delivery improvements. The role also develops recovery plans when projects fall behind schedule or encounter unexpected circumstances, and produces program reports and other customer and management deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology-related field, in addition to the required experience, or at least 6 years of experience managing IT projects in lieu of a degree.
At least 4 years of experience coordinating and/or supporting IT business processes.
Experience with Azure DevOps and Project Boards.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft 365.
Current PMP certification or ability to obtain PMP certification within 6 months of hire.
Ability to pass a background check and obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
Successfully pass background and drug screening.
Excellent organizational, presentation, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to discuss contractual obligations with the COR.
Ability to identify and solve project issues efficiently and effectively.
Ability to define requirements and plan project lifecycle deployment.
Ability to define and schedule project/program implementations.

Nice To Haves

Scrum Master and Agile experience.

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Government Task Manager (GTM) and Program Manager regarding new project assignments and planning.
Assist in managing operational aspects of program activity, including cost management, schedule management, data management, proposal activity, and related activities.
Use ITIL v3, PMBOK, and other industry-recognized methods in program management.
Serve as a principal liaison with current and prospective program customers.
Plan, schedule, organize, and administer program tasks, budgets, and schedules.
Track programs against schedule, budget, and phase review objectives, and report status regularly to supervisors and as needed or requested to executive staff.
Develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule situations and unanticipated eventualities.
Establish and manage customer relationships.
Investigate and adjust personnel problems among program team members.
Recommend or lead new processes as needed to improve quality or on-time delivery.
Generate reports and deliverables, including monthly program status reports for customers and management personnel.
Be responsible for all activities and deliverables under the contract.
Plan, organize, direct, and guide team members’ activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.