IT Project ManagerOverview:Akumen, Inc. seeks dynamic, self-motivated individuals with experience as a Project Manager. We are looking for a Project Manager that can work closely with customers and be a liaison with the team. You will be working with a wonderful team of experienced Project Managers and System Engineers. This position is located in Washington, DC. Per the new administration, working onsite is required (w/ situational telework).
Responsibilities:- Helps manage project change and configuration processes by managing change requests, reviewing open issues, updating configuration baselines, and communicating essential information to the project team and stakeholders
- Assists in the successful execution of the program testing process and testing activities
- Assists with the management and optimization of service delivery processes and service agreements and analyzes IT operation metrics for problems and opportunities
- Helps establish IT project plans including project purpose, objectives, technical approach, and schedules
- Supports the creation and maintenance of program documentation including Standard Operating Procedures, Test Plans, Reference Guides, Training Guides, etc.
- Supports administration of SharePoint and the program's document repository
- Supports team travel, and logistics (as required)
- Supports equipment inventory, and shipping needs (as required)
- Travel and off-hours work may be required though minimal
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or IT Management (or equivalent related field experience)
- PMP certification required
- 5+ years of experience in the Information Technology field
- 5+ years of experience in writing technical documents
- 5+ years of experience in a client facing role; federal clients preferred
- Knowledge of developing, implementing, and monitoring IT program and project delivery
- Proficiency in MS Office Proficiency with MS Office Suite, and SharePoint
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn and apply new skills and approaches, team player
- Strong communication (written and oral), presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Able to take initiative, manage own workload, and assume responsibility for tasks
- Able to multi-task, handle multiple projects, and meet internal and client deadlines
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and innovative thinking
Desired Qualifications:- Experience in Agile/SCRUM environments
- ScrumMaster (CSM) certification
- ITIL® Foundation certification
- Familiarity with MS Project and ServiceNow IT Service Management (ITSM)
- ServiceNow Project Portfolio Management
Clearance Requirement:- Active Secret government security clearance or the ability to get an Interim Secret clearance in a short period of time. Offers will be contingent based on Interim Clearance approval.
