DPP is seeking an IT Project Manager for an opportunity in Nashville, TN. Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance.
Work arrangement: Onsite
W2 position; 6 months
Must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship.
Summary: The IT Project Manager is responsible for overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of project-oriented work efforts.
Responsible for lesser number of work efforts simultaneously and work efforts consisting of smaller size, low complexity and minimum system and customer impacts.
Adheres to project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budgeted hours, adheres to high quality standards, and meets ISSM expectations.
Monitors project plans, assignments, and work efforts on a daily basis.
Ensures resource needs are assigned appropriately and escalates functional, quality, timeline issues.
Tracks key project milestones and adjusts project plans to meet the needs of work effort.
Responsible for leading the project from inception to final business acceptance and implementation.
Top skills: Oversee full SDLC - Software Development Life Cycle; 75% Waterfall and 25% Agile
PMO Framework Alignment
Able to oversee 2-3 projects simultaneously
Develop schedule in MS Project
Track developer progress
Track schedule/cost variance
Background in Healthcare / Medicare is needed.
Demonstrated experience in the following areas to name a few: Managing multiple projects simultaneously
Critical Thinking /Problem Solving/ Decision Making
Ability to understand technical components and integration
Certifications: Certified Scrum Master
Preferred certifications: PMP Certification
SAFe® Training & Certification
Minimum required work experience: 3 years IT experience in a leadership capacity on one or more project teams. Completion of the Client's Training Program for Project Management may substitute for one year of work experience.
Job/class description: Develops and monitors project plans, risk management plans, and project documentation from scope to post implementation. Ensures project documentation and deliverables are complete, on budget, within scope, and in accordance with standards.
Identifies items that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort. Monitors resource requirements based on project specifications. Ensures resources are assigned to meet project objectives while managing project hours budgeted.
Responsible for the development, execution, and maintenance of project communications. Facilitates effective communications between all parties involved in the project and/or work efforts. This will include meetings, correspondence, status reports and other documentation.
Identifies the impact of issues arising from the work efforts and/or resource requirements. Manages the project issues throughout the project life cycle. Communicates the implications of changes to the project scope with appropriate parties.
Responsible for ensuring all work efforts have appropriate documentation for audit purposes utilizing project methodology standards in accordance with the ISSM.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Audit
Budget
Conflict Management
Correspondence
Documentation
Strong communications (verbal and written) skills with assertive yet customer-focused style.
Demonstrated leadership skills in a team or project environment.
Demonstrated problem solving and conflict management/resolution skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail. Understanding of project management principles and methodologies, information systems, business processes, and the key drivers and measures of success for the business unit and the organization.
Demonstrated competency in management of resources to meet goals and multiple projects. Basic ability to lead one or more multidiscipline, high-performance work teams throughout project life cycle.
Ability to negotiate terms and scope of work documents.
Ability to prepare and present formal presentations.
Ability to manage all phases of work effort from inception to completion.
Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management tools.
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities: Organizational Skills
Problem Solving
Project Documentation
Project Management
Project Manager
Project Plans
Risk Management
Training
IT Project Management
Microsoft Project
MS Project
PMI
PMI/PMP
PMP
PMP Certification
Trading
IT Project Manager
Leadership Skills
Life Cycle
Maintenance
Microsoft Office
Work environment: Fast-paced
Performance driven in areas of people, process, and systems
Social environment to include community service
Required education/equivalencies: Bachelor's degree any major;
OR, Associate's degree in any major plus 2 years of work-related experience;
OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 7 years without a degree)
Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Daniel at ******** to learn more about this position (# 24-00025 ).
DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.
US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D
