Bloomberg

Project Manager

Bloomberg$100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project management and coordination
  • Proficiency in mainframe and web application development (Microsoft.Net, COBOL, CICS, DB2)
  • Expertise in project management methodologies, including waterfall, agile, and hybrid agile
  • Knowledge of automated project management tools like Azure DevOps and JIRA
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Experience in technical writing and documentation
  • Ability to develop and manage detailed project plans

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate multiple child support system projects
  • Provide guidance and consultation on project tasks and methodologies
  • Track risks, issues, and resource allocation
  • Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and communication plans
  • Document project objectives, risks, and mitigation strategies
  • Support Program Management Office functions with status reports
  • Serve as a liaison between business clients and technical teams

Benefits

  • 90-100% remote work with potential onsite requirements on notice
  • Opportunities for professional development in project management
  • Flexible working arrangements with minimal onsite requirements
  • Exposure to large complex systems and diverse methodologies
Full Job Description
90-100% remote but can require staff to come onsite as necessary with sufficient notice. Onsite work is not likely, but candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required.

This position functions as a project manager supporting child support systems. Project duties will include project management/coordination, direction, guidance and consultation of multiple projects using waterfall, agile and hybrid agile methodologies. Project duties will also include PMO support tasks such as managing action items and backlog, tracking risks and issues, preparing instructions, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, preparing and managing communication plans, assisting with process improvements, tracking resource allocation, preparing status reports, managing work plans, and serving as a liaison between business and technical partners. Candidates must have experience with mainframe and web application development for large complex systems. Requires knowledge of and experience with large complex mainframe and web application development projects that use Microsoft.Net for web functions and COBOL, CICS and DB2, for mainframe functions. This position also requires knowledge of and experience with systems analysis and design techniques; estimates for analysis, design, programming, testing and implementation tasks; and methods used to develop, install, and maintain large complex mainframe data information systems. This includes hands on technical experience including leading evaluation of software, functional requirements, and technical requirements This position also requires knowledge of and experience with project management techniques and automated project management tools used (such as Azure Dev/Ops (ADO) and JIRA) to create detailed project plans and support Program Management Office functions including Microsoft Office Suites. Requires knowledge and understanding of standard project management industry practices such as the PMI's framework. Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works with project team and sponsor. Documents risks and develops mitigation plans. Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers. Experience managing multi-year projects with the client reporting requirements. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the Child Support business area, prior experience with the KIDS system, and familiarity with the client application systems, procedures, and development standards.

List any special qualifications & years of experience:
Qualification - Desired Experience
Experience with creation of detailed workplans using automated tools - 15 years
Excellent oral and written communication skills - 15 years
Experience in Technical Writing and Documentation - 12 years
Application Development and Support - all phases of the systems development life cycle - supporting a CICS/DB2/COBOL/SAS/JCL Mainframe Systems - 8 years
MS Product experience (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word) - 15 years
Experience completing Unit/Development Testing, Systems Testing, and Supporting User Acceptance Testing - 15 years
Experience using SQL, SPUFI, Platinum, File Manager, Debugger, QMF Tools or equivalent - 10 years
Experience working with a business customer to document requirements, analysis, and design deliverables - 15 years
Use of Changeman, CNTL-M, JIRA Service Management, or similar tracking mechanism in performing software management activities. - 10 years

Optional format:
Qualification - Desired Experience
Knowledge and experience with child support system certification - 5 years
Experience executing and documenting the Test Deck for IV-D system Certification - 2 years
Financial and/or Case Management Child Support Enforcement: Systems development and maintenance experience - 5 years

Top 3-4 desired skills required for the position:
Experience working with a business customer to document requirements, analysis and design deliverables
Experience completing Unit/Development Testing, Systems Testing, and Supporting User Acceptance Testing

Top skills:
Experience working with a business customer to document requirements, analysis and design deliverables (15+ years)
Experience completing Unit/Development Testing, Systems Testing, and Supporting User Acceptance Testing (15+ years)
Team management expertise including creation, assignment, and tracking of work tasks and responsibilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Technical writing and documentation (12+ years)
Experience using SQL, SPUFI, Platinum, File Manager, Debugger, QMF Tools or equivalent (10+ years)

Nice to have skills:
Knowledge and experience with child support system certification
Financial and/or Case Management Child Support Enforcement: Systems development and maintenance experience

Additional details: Weekend coverage is possible but unlikely. Potential weekend/on call during production outages only.

Notes:
90-100% remote but can require staff to come onsite as necessary with sufficient notice. Onsite work is not likely, but candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required.

About Bloomberg

Bloomberg L.P. is a privately held financial, software, data, and media company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was founded by Michael Bloomberg in 1981, with the help of Thomas Secunda, Duncan MacMillan, Charles Zegar, and a 12% ownership investment by Merrill Lynch. Bloomberg L.P. provides financial software tools and enterprise applications such as analytics and equity trading platform, data services, and news to financial companies and organizations through the Bloomberg Terminal (via its Bloomberg Professional Service), its core revenue-generating product. Bloomberg L.P. also includes a wire service (Bloomberg News), a global television network (Bloomberg Television), digital websites, a radio station (WBBR), subscription-only newsletters, and three magazines: Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Markets, and Bloomberg Pursuits.
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