NFF, Inc

Project Manager

NFF, Inc • $90K — $120K *
Washington, DC 20001In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Information Technology project management and consulting experience.
  • Experience in managing large enterprise system implementation projects.
  • Recent experience in the Transit Industry, particularly with voice, data, and power systems.
  • Formal training in project management and estimating, including cost and schedule management.
  • Proficient with project management tools like Primavera and MS Project.
  • Knowledge of low and high-voltage AC/DC power systems.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily management of business process reengineering (BPR) and IT projects.
  • Communicate with sponsors for needs assessment and scope definition.
  • Draft specifications and manage project deliverables while tracking status.
  • Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the project lifecycle.
  • Implement project management best practices tailored to the project's scope.
  • Utilize project scheduling tools to develop and manage timelines.
  • Conduct regular meetings with contractors and stakeholders to assess progress.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance options.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account availability.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, as well as Supplemental life insurance.
  • Comprehensive 401k retirement plan.
  • Flexible paid time off options to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
About this Position / Responsibilities

NFF is looking for a Project Manager Position that requires experience managing various complex technology projects, business process reengineering (BPR) of complex enterprise systems, and technology product evaluations.
  • Oversees the day-to-day responsibility of managing BPR and Information Technology projects.
    Communicate with the sponsoring organizations to assist in needs assessment, scope definition, risk, and process improvement analyses.
  • Responsible for drafting specifications, proposal reviews, work plan definitions, task management, overall deliverables, and status tracking for systems integration and/or development.
  • Reviews project proposals and plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allot available resources to various project phases.
  • Leads and motivates cross-functional project teams. Manages, directs, guides, and coordinates project teams through SPR, project launch, system selection, and integration, data conversion/migration, QA/QC testing, training, and system implementation to ensure projects are on schedule and within the prescribed budget.
  • Implements best practices and project management methodologies appropriate to the project(s) scope.
  • Develops and manages the project schedule using Primavera Scheduler, MS Project, Project Scheduler, or similar project management tools.
  • Reviews status reports prepared by contractors and project personnel to modify schedules or plans as required.
  • Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others.
  • Confer with project team members to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
  • Performing power system engineering and deployment management
  • Manage software quality assurance testing, error reporting, correction, and verification.
  • Maintain database for recording software errors and corrections for each project.
  • Confer with project members to outline work plans and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
  • Use Internet tools to communicate with project parties continuously.
  • Conduct regular project meetings with the contractor and stakeholders to monitor progress and disseminate actions required.
  • Proactively solving problems to ensure milestones are met and projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Conduct and evaluate post-mortems to improve future projects.
  • Responsible for ensuring and maintaining a long-term outlook for the system(s) the project manager represents.
  • Manages project issues, revises plan as necessary, and communicates changes to the project team members.
  • Maintain close contact with project sponsor(s), ensuring a shared vision, stakeholder buy-in, and project support.
  • Personally responsible for self-improvement of management, technical, analytical, and business skills.
  • Prepare and evaluate proposals/solicitations.
    Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
    Specific technical skills required or desired for this position includes.
  • Extensive knowledge of system integration, testing, and change management
  • Ability to quickly gain knowledge of business process analysis and bench-marking techniques.
  • Ability to apply technology to solve business problems.
  • Ability to understand computer software at the "power user" level. Familiarity with Micro-soft office products, database, and ability to master new programs quickly.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to communicate accurately with non-technical individuals on technical matters.
  • Strong ability to lead and influence.
  • Ability to gather appropriate information and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies and products.
  • Ability to work with others as a team to ensure strong customer relationships and satisfaction.
  • Ability to track and organize multiple projects and/or a single large project, including project team activities.


Qualifications

  • Recent verifiable experience working on Transit Industry Projects. With demonstrated knowledge of voice, data, and power systems.
  • Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of Information Technology
  • Project Management experience and consulting experience.
  • Proven track record managing successful large enterprise system implementation projects involving current information technologies and/or SPA.
  • Designing low and high-voltage AC/DC power systems.
  • Formal training and experience in Project Management, estimating, cost and schedule management, variance reporting, and electronic project management tools such as Primavera, MS Project, and Project Scheduler.
  • Familiarity with Internet access, email and web hosting technologies


NFF Disclosures

NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
  • STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
  • Comprehensive 401k plan
  • Paid Time Off

About NFF, Inc

NFF, Inc. is a technology company that provides IT consulting, integration, and managed services to businesses and government agencies. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. NFF's services include network infrastructure, data center, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and unified communications. The company has more than 200 employees and serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, and government. NFF is known for its technical expertise and customer service.
Learn more about NFF, Inc
Size
200 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1996
NASDAQ
* Ladders Estimates

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