Intermediate Project Manager

Chenega Corporation • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Intermediate Project Manager provides program management and technical direction for major programs or projects and ensures compliance with laws governing federal IT management and standards. The role works directly with the Government Task Manager and Program Manager on assignments and planning, and supports operational aspects of program activity, including cost, schedule, data, proposals, and related activities. The position uses recognized project management methods and serves as a liaison to current and prospective program customers.

The Project Manager plans and oversees program tasks, budgets, schedules, and team activities; tracks performance against objectives; reports status to supervisors and executive staff; and develops recovery plans when work falls behind schedule or unexpected events occur. The role also manages customer relationships, addresses personnel issues, recommends process improvements, and prepares program reports and other deliverables. The employee is responsible for activities and deliverables under the contract and may perform other duties as assigned.

The role is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chenega MIOS describes professional development opportunities, a supportive culture, flexibility in daily choices, and well-being programs. Benefits are mentioned generally, but specific benefits are not listed.

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 obtain and maintain a Public Trust following a background check.
• Must 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 or program implementations.

Nice To Haves

• Scrum Master experience.
• Agile experience.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Government Task Manager 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 to manage the program.
• Serve as a principal liaison with current and prospective program customers.
• Plan, schedule, organize, and administer program tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Track program progress 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 work 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 activities and deliverables under the contract.
• Plan, organize, direct, and guide team members’ activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company describes offering a broad range of benefits, but does not specify individual benefits.
• Well-being programs.
• Professional development and formal development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level