Project Manager

Verizon•Norfolk, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

You’ll be working on the Navy's Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) Service Management Integration & Transport (SMIT) program, supporting the overall contract, as well as the new solution, Naval Enterprise Voice and Video Service (NEVVS). You will be managing all aspects of the implementation tasks for the new product's projects and troubleshooting along the way. You’ll have a key role in the NGEN SMIT PMO which will be redefining our Navy customer's experience. Leidos is the Prime for the NGEN SMIT contract, but Verizon and our subcontractor's are integral to the success of the program. The Verizon Federal PMO brings new ideas to life every day to connect people, places and things in new and meaningful ways.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
Three or more years of relevant work experience.
Ability to maintain a Secret level clearance
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Customer service experience with internal and external clients
Translated complex ideas to be relevant and understood by various functions and levels

Nice To Haves

A degree.
Managed programs and/or user experience design
PMP and Six Sigma certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Managing innovative new product projects for the Navy/Leidos from start to finish.
Planning, anticipating issues and adjusting to meet objectives.
Keeping track of bugs and fixes in the development and testing phase.
Detailing all phases of the project including meeting minutes, metrics and reporting.
Driving the project while ensuring on-time delivery of the NGEN SMIT services
Accurately accounting for billing of NEVVS and all NGEN SMIT contract services
Oversees high-priority projects, which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration.
Takes projects from original concept through final implementation with responsibilities for assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project.
Interfaces with all areas affected by the project, including customer stakeholders, end users, distributors, and vendors.
Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
May communicate with a Verizon leadership team to provide the status of specific projects related to the NGEN SMIT Program.