IT Project Manager

SAIC • Arlington, VA

15d

About The Position

SAIC has an opening for an IT Project Manager billet in Arlington, VA. SAIC is recognized as an IT leader in the intelligence and law enforcement spaces. This exciting opportunity will be supporting the United States Marshals Services' unique mission needs. We are seeking an individual to join the team who is fully committed to the success of USMS programs and bringing the best innovation, implementation, and attitudes to bear to the position. Description of Duties\: The IT Project Manager will utilize project management and technical skills to manage projects throughout the project lifecycle, work with clients to understand their business initiatives and priorities and help them solve complex business issues with the use of technology. Additionally, the candidate will:
· Conduct detailed project planning and budgeting, requirements development, software selections, project status reporting to senior management, proactive recognition and resolution of issues across teams, and hands-on project guidance (both technical and other) to ensure completion of assigned projects on schedule and within budget.
· Establish, utilize, and champion the use of formal project management tools and techniques across all assignments: o Project and process planning o Status reports and senior-level client interactions o Development and maintenance of accurate schedules o Creative and effective risk management o Management of issues and action items o Deliver projects on time, within budget, and scope with high quality o Act as a central point of contact between the business and development team(s) o Successfully manage project expectations and clarify roles and responsibilities when needed o Ensure a strong, team-oriented working relationship o Understand the client’s business, their essential issues, their business processes, their applications, and the systems affected by each project o Attend customer meetings and may serve as primary representative · Collaborate with government and contracting team leadership to manage the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom .

Requirements

• Secret clearance or above
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Engineering, Business Management, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent work-related experience
• Five (5) or more years of direct project management experience in the building construction or facilities maintenance industry

Nice To Haves

• Management experience with government agencies

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed project planning and budgeting, requirements development, software selections, project status reporting to senior management, proactive recognition and resolution of issues across teams, and hands-on project guidance (both technical and other) to ensure completion of assigned projects on schedule and within budget.
• Establish, utilize, and champion the use of formal project management tools and techniques across all assignments: o Project and process planning o Status reports and senior-level client interactions o Development and maintenance of accurate schedules o Creative and effective risk management o Management of issues and action items o Deliver projects on time, within budget, and scope with high quality o Act as a central point of contact between the business and development team(s) o Successfully manage project expectations and clarify roles and responsibilities when needed o Ensure a strong, team-oriented working relationship o Understand the client’s business, their essential issues, their business processes, their applications, and the systems affected by each project o Attend customer meetings and may serve as primary representative
• Collaborate with government and contracting team leadership to manage the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees