Project Manager

Summit 7 Systems

3d•$80,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in these meaningful health and welfare benefits: Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching Unlimited mobile phone plan 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact. Job Summary: The Project Manager works with architects and company staff to set resourcing guidelines. The Project Manager also provides insight and enhancement strategy to project coordinators and key project stakeholders. Project Managers will be responsible for performing duties under minimal supervision and will be required to provide reports to Director of Program Management and VP of Professional Services. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and scope, and maintenance of client billable time. Project Managers have the opportunity to be promoted to a Senior Project Manager based on exceeding work performance and process improvements made to PMO across multiple departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience, or equivalent experience
Ability to assess priorities and operate in a flexible manner in order to meet the dynamic needs of the team
Strong analytic and communication (oral and written) skills necessary to interact with all levels of management
Attention to and precision with detail, comfort with financial data
Ability to work independently and process quickly while prioritizing work activities based on management's needs
Demonstrated experience in using computer-based tools including Visio, Project Professional, SharePoint, Office 2013 Suite, Web Conferencing software

Nice To Haves

Maintains a PMP certification
Individual with energetic, can-do approach to work, seeks out additional work, and recommends ways to improve upon current activities
Background in an IT or Consulting organization
Basic understanding of information technology design and development

Responsibilities

Coordinates and oversees project/program schedules for the Professional Services team and understands the impacts to each project based on resource availability
Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities while monitoring and summarizing progress of project.
Provides regular updates to the Director of Program Management, VP of Professional Services and to the Managing Consultants on key tasks and issues
Attends and documents weekly project management meetings and ensures all documents and presentations are ready for review in a timely manner
Understands the various organizations involved in the project and their interests
Develops and maintains effective relationships with project team members, senior leadership, and stakeholders
Independently tracks and completes tasks and follows up on open items via ConnectWise
Responds proactively to requests for information from within the organization, clients, and other key stakeholders
Documents and maintains records of current project plans, schedules, travel, and other administrative functions
Prepares and designs presentation-ready project reports using graphics and desktop publishing software; integrates word processing and spreadsheet files into reports. Prepares slides, overheads, and handouts for presentations or reports
Coordinates conference calls and meetings; records meeting minutes as needed or follows up on and reviews meeting minutes recorded by another team member.
Provide strategy and leadership to the PMO processes
Provide enhancement to project execution, timelines, and artifacts
Other duties as assigned