Project Manager - Federal (TS/SCI)

Esri•Saint Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager will use consulting and project management skills to lead teams through all phases of implementation, including requirements, analysis, design, build/configuration, and deployment. The role manages project scope, schedule, and budget to deliver solutions for federal, mission-driven customers and strategic partners. It is part of Esri’s Professional Services division, which provides consulting and implementation services, and supports customers and their mission-critical systems and applications. Relocation assistance may be available for relocating to the St. Louis, Missouri area.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a similar position supporting similar responsibilities.
Professional experience leading and managing IT-based projects.
Ability to evaluate and translate customers’ business goals, objectives, and strategies into technical plans and solutions.
Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to technical peers, nontechnical peers, and customers.
Entrepreneurial attitude.
Prior experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
Prior experience facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Prior use of agile management tools such as Jira, TFS, or Asana.
Bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems (GIS), geography, or a related field.
U.S. citizenship and an active or current (within two years) top secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in geographic information systems (GIS), geography, or a related field.
Experience with ArcGIS, location-based services, geo-enabled apps, spatial analysis, or similar geospatial technology.
Experience with current technology implementation patterns, including service-oriented and cloud computing architecture.
Credentials such as CSM, CSPO, or PMP.
CompTIA Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

Enable customer success and maintain and expand Esri footprints through project execution.
Act as a liaison between Professional Services and customers in executing project requirements.
Manage a team of engineers, developers, and consultants supporting customers and their mission-critical systems and applications.
Facilitate sprint planning meetings; manage product backlogs and user stories; and track project metrics such as burndown charts and velocity.
Recommend relevant strategies, architectures, and solutions, and work with customers to prepare implementation and migration strategies.
Collaborate with practice managers, marketing, and sales teams to develop new business and help shape future work through projects and technology trends.