Technical Project Manager

Peraton•Herndon, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Technical Project Manager to perform duties including planning and managing multiple concurrent small to mid-sized application development projects and ongoing operations. This position is located in Herndon, VA. The role involves taking projects from original concept through final implementation, interfacing with all affected areas, defining project scope and objectives, developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. The Technical Project Manager will also be responsible for acquiring follow-on business and supporting new business development.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA
Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA
Minimum of 3 years with PhD
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Experience managing project deadlines
Experience tracking progress of projects
Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of Project Management practices and the Software Development Life Cycle.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work closely and develop strong business relations with clients, project team members and other stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Proven ability to use MS Project to manage projects.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional Certification PMP a Plus.
DOD Position of Trust or above(Interim Secret or Secret), will be needed, if they have it great if they don’t we might submit for the right candidate.
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred
Familiarity with tools: JIRA, MS Project, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Responsibilities

Interface with the client to determine project requirements and priorities.
Lead a matrixed team of approximately up to 20 application developers and business analysts in the planning, execution and control of multiple concurrent projects.
Responsible for the preparation of and accountability for all contract deliverables.
Prepare periodic project progress reports.
Responsible for the performance of relatively small technical projects or a definable portion of a larger technical program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
Directs and supervises all support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities.
Manages the technical direction of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives.
Responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned projects and for supporting new business development by leading relatively small proposals or assisting with major proposals.
Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects.
Takes projects from original concept through final implementation.
Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services, and client services.
Defines project scope and objectives.
Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.
Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.
May assist in the management of a business unit or department or is at an entry level in management of such under the close supervision of the Division or Program Director.
May supervise professional and technical personnel performing in their regular disciplines.
May participate in the development and execution of budgets, sales and marketing plans and other strategic tools.
Participates in driving initiatives for achieving established objectives.
May serve as the primary or assistant technical and management interface for the company, customer, and senior staff.
Provides management services including general administrative oversight, time accounting, financial tracking, cost projection, inventory management, personnel evaluation and support.
Responsible for assisting in the technical leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary staff.
Develop and operate a variety of technical systems related to the specific job function.
Specify systems requirements and insure that completed systems meet requirements.
Support data acquisition process control.
Prepares and approves Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols and other technical documentation.
Able to supervise, manage, support and evaluate personnel.