IT Project Manager II

Ampcus Inc.•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. The project manager is responsible for managing successful conclusions on all aspects of information technology initiatives. The results of this position will be a managed approach to information technology projects with increased scope, time, and objective achievement.

Requirements

5 to 7 years of experience performing the duties outlined above in a professional environment.
4 to 6 years of demonstrated experience in information systems.
4 to 6 years of hands-on experience in IT project management, project management practices and techniques, and also project management software.
Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field or have equivalent related experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP).
Preparing and delivering information in a concise, professionally written format.
Preparing and presenting information to staff in an informal setting.
Working in teams, task forces, etc.
Coordinating work among teams, groups, etc.
Maintaining positive customer rapport.
Organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to lift 15 – 25 pounds.
Available for Public Use.
Strong computer and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with managing Information Technology projects within the Capability Maturity Model framework.
Experience with Agile Methodologies.
Recommending and formulating short-range plans/decisions.
Analyzing and developing solutions to problems.

Responsibilities

Performs project planning, resourcing, cost estimating and scheduling.
Manages technical resources assigned to the project team, from internal sources and/or external vendors.
Works with stakeholders to assure project goals and execution are aligned with business goals.
Contributes to system, data and application architecture decisions.
Assures adherence to internal review processes and technical standards.
Drives project activity to define milestones and deliverables.
Monitors, tracks, and reports on project schedules and costs.
Updates project stakeholders through weekly status reports and appropriate meetings.
Coordinates project requirements with other IT functions.
Generates standard project documentation that corresponds to a specific project phase.
Consults with departments on business requirements and specifications.
Determines the development and application of criteria to evaluate alternative systems and provides recommendations for product selection.
Represents the IT department in coordination with other departments.
Manages outsourced work, consultants, vendors, and relationships.