Senior IT Project Manager

Calista Corporation•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

StraitSys is seeking a highly motivated Senior IT Project Manager to support the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The ideal candidate will have strong skills in developing and overseeing the execution of work plans, managing resources, and cultivating client relationships. This role involves regularly preparing and presenting updates to management to ensure innovation and growth. The project manager will build and develop project teams, establish and maintain relationships with client stakeholders, assign and monitor resources, report project outcomes and risks, and manage multiple projects and teams to achieve program goals. The position also entails planning and executing all aspects of project management for assigned IT projects, working with the Government COR to meet contract performance objectives, and incorporating DevOps principles and Agile/Scrum methodology into the development process.

Requirements

Active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI if required.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
8+ years’ experience supporting or leading IT projects utilizing project management principles.
Experience incorporating IT project management principles, Agile/Scrum software development methodology, and DevOps strategy for IT projects.
Expert in creating, executing, and documenting project plans from requirements gathering to charter approval to schedule to delivery.
Must possess and maintain at least one of the following certifications: Agile Certified Practitioner (formally PMI-ACP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified Scrum Master, CompTIA Project+, or other certification exemplifying Project Management skills.
Must be a US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Highly motivated self-starter.
Working knowledge of agile software development lifecycle.
Exceptional skills in leadership, communication, time management, facilitation, and organization.
Experience in managing stakeholders.
Outstanding knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes.
Leadership, mentoring, and coaching of team members while creating a positive atmosphere.

Responsibilities

Build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.
Establish and maintain relationships with relevant client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes.
Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables.
Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan.
Manage project teams for optimal return on investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives.
Identify key requirements for cross-functional teams and external service providers.
Analyze evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and key stakeholders.
Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.
Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement.
Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance.
Oversee multiple projects and teams ensuring program goals are reached.
Plans and executes all aspects of project management for assigned IT projects and works with the Government COR to meet contract performance objectives.
Responsible for all aspects of project management from requirements to delivery and meshing DevOps principles into an efficient and effective process. Also, requires incorporation of Agile/Scrum methodology utilized by the software development team into overall timeline of each development project.