Supervisory Information Technology Project Manager

Agriculture, Rural Development•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

This position is located in the Technology Office at USDA Rural Development (RD). The Division Director provides strategic leadership for technology services and operations supporting RD’s mission. The role oversees staff, budgets, contracts, and resources, ensuring sound financial stewardship, workforce development, operational excellence, and delivery of secure, efficient technology solutions aligned with agency priorities. The position oversees the creation, promotion, and enforcement of IT application development methodology and end-to-end delivery of RD IT solutions. It anticipates and responds to major technology trends, identifies and resolves issues with involved parties, represents the Division with contractor management and other government agencies when required, and manages relationships with major vendors and service providers. The role also participates in strategic planning for management services functions of the Office. The position requires working knowledge of standards and frameworks including MISMO, PMI (PMBOK) and its Government Extension, the RD SDLC and IT policies, the RD IT Governance Framework, the USDA IT Governance Framework, and the PMI Standard. Specialized experience includes direct and supervisory management of IT specialists and contractors; leading cross-functional IT project teams; and managing project scope, resources, schedules, costs, risks, changes, reporting, and delivery throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle. The selectee must meet federal employment, security, and probationary requirements, including the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. The position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Must pass required background investigation and/or fingerprint check and be subject to continuous vetting.
Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Must meet the GS-15 time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: 52 weeks at GS-14 for current federal employees applying for promotion.
Specialized experience managing IT specialists and supporting contractors, including direct supervision and management through subordinate supervisors and team leaders.
Experience defining objectives and operating procedures and performing personnel management functions for subordinate supervisors and organizations.
Experience leading and managing cross-functional IT project teams, applying PMI best practices and Stage-Gate management, and managing costs and contracts.
Experience managing project scope, resources, schedules, costs, and Stage-Gate quality and control throughout the full Systems Development Life Cycle.
Experience managing project issues, risks, change requests, reporting, presentations, and activities that support successful and timely delivery.
Working knowledge of MISMO, PMI (PMBOK) and Government Extension, RD SDLC and IT policies, RD and USDA IT Governance Frameworks, and the PMI Standard.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; selection is subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry and a credit report.
Must serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable; new USDA supervisors must complete required training before the end of the probationary period.
Must submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of initial appointment and annually thereafter.
Must comply with applicable financial disclosure requirements regarding business or personal transactions with agency applicants, borrowers, or business contacts.

Responsibilities

Oversee the creation, promotion, and enforcement of IT application development methodology and end-to-end delivery of RD IT solutions.
Anticipate and respond to major industry technology trends and changes to ensure RD solutions reflect current industry practices.
Meet with involved parties to identify issues, explore alternatives, and reach acceptable solutions.
Represent the Division, as required, in dealings with senior contractor management and other government agencies.
Manage relationships with major vendors and service providers to ensure services cost-effectively meet agency needs.
Participate in strategic planning for management services functions of the Office.
Directly and through subordinate supervisors and team leaders, manage a workforce of IT specialists and supporting contractors.
Define objectives and general operating procedures and perform personnel management functions, including developing and assigning goals, objectives, and policies for subordinate supervisors and organizations.
Lead and manage cross-functional IT project teams using project management best practices, Stage-Gate management, and cost and contract management.
Manage project scope, resources, schedules, costs, and adherence to Stage-Gate quality and control guidelines throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle.
Manage issues, risks, project change requests, project reporting, presentations, and other activities necessary for successful, timely project delivery.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives related to project delivery and other assigned activities.