Project Manager

Acuity INC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Acuity, Inc. seeks dynamic, self-motivated individuals with experience as a Project Manager. We are looking for a Project Manager that can work closely with customers and be a liaison with the team. You will be working with a wonderful team of experienced Project Managers and System Engineers. This position can be located in either Springfield, VA OR Washington, DC and requires 4 days onsite. This fully funded position supporting the Department of State.
Why Acuity?
Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or IT Management (or equivalent related field experience)
• PMP certification required
• 4+ years of experience in the Information Technology field
• 3+ years of experience in writing technical documents
• 3+ years of experience in a client facing role; federal clients preferred
• Knowledge of developing, implementing, and monitoring IT program and project delivery
• Proficiency in MS Office Proficiency with MS Office Suite, and SharePoint
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and apply new skills and approaches, team player
• Strong communication (written and oral), presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Able to take initiative, manage own workload, and assume responsibility for tasks
• Able to multi‐task, handle multiple projects, and meet internal and client deadlines
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and innovative thinking
• Active Secret or Top-Secret government security clearance or the ability to get an Interim Secret clearance in a short period of time. Offers will be contingent based on Interim Clearance approval

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Agile/SCRUM environments
• ScrumMaster (CSM) certification
• ITIL® Foundation certification
• Familiarity with MS Project and ServiceNow IT Service Management (ITSM)

Responsibilities

• Helps manage project change and configuration processes by managing change requests, reviewing open issues, updating configuration baselines, and communicating essential information to the project team and stakeholders
• Assists in the successful execution of the program testing process and testing activities
• Assists with the management and optimization of service delivery processes and service agreements and analyzes IT operation metrics for problems and opportunities
• Helps establish IT project plans including project purpose, objectives, technical approach, and schedules
• Supports the creation and maintenance of program documentation including Standard Operating Procedures, Test Plans, Reference Guides, Training Guides, etc.
• Supports administration of SharePoint and the program's document repository
• Supports team travel, and logistics (as required)
• Supports equipment inventory, and shipping needs (as required)

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and show it through highly competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Personal Growth: Your potential isn't just recognized at Acuity, it's actively cultivated. With tailored training, mentorship, and cutting-edge resources, we empower you to thrive personally and professionally.
• Recognition and Visibility: Stand out in a competitive industry with Acuity's exceptional customer feedback and robust opportunity channels.
• Collaborative Culture: At Acuity, teamwork isn't just a buzzword – it's the cornerstone of our success. Encouragement and support fuel our collaborative culture, where every voice matters.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity isn't just a checkbox – it's who we are. At Acuity, we pride ourselves on recruiting and maintaining a workforce that celebrates diversity and treats every employee with dignity and respect.

What This Job Offers

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