QinetiQ North America

Project Task Manager

QinetiQ North America • $105K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • At least 8 years of experience in Program and Portfolio Management
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Willingness to obtain/maintain DOT Public Trust

Responsibilities

  • Provide program management support services in project and operations management
  • Support governance strategies and integrated IT projects for FHWA
  • Evaluate and recommend project management tools and capabilities
  • Monitor performance and advise on corrective actions for projects
  • Develop and maintain project communication and quality management plans
  • Create and provide monthly status reports
  • Maintain communication with stakeholders and contractors

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead innovative IT modernization initiatives
  • Work within the Federal framework and contribute to government projects
  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Engagement with a collaborative team environment
  • Flexibility associated with project management roles
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Qinetiq US is looking for a Project Task Manager. This is an opportunity to lead and influence significant innovation and IT modernization initiatives with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Information Technology Services (OITS).

FHWA requires advice and assistance to ensure oversight, coordination, and support for IT initiatives through the organization, including support for the Technology Review Board and the Investment Review Board. As FHWA works to modernize its IT systems and infrastructure, they will need expertise and guidance from experienced project managers, especially those with experience with Agile development.

This position will have the opportunity to provide a comprehensive range of technical and professional services such as portfolio management support and other analytical and process support services to improve FHWA IT program management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide program management support services in the areas of project management and operations
    management.
  • Provide a comprehensive range of technical and professional services to support FHWA's program
    management requirements, including:
    • Providing advice and assistance in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and managing
      effective governance strategies and integrated IT project
    • Supporting customers in implementing and maintaining governance strategies, plans, activities,
      policies, procedures, and tools.
    • Evaluating, recommending, and supporting the implementation of program and project management
      tools and capabilities
    • Assisting in the analysis, planning, designing, developing, selecting, implementing, integrating, and
      maintaining other project or program management tools such as resource, asset, cost, risk, and other
      management tools.
    • Monitoring performance, track/report trends, analyze issues and advise on corrective action plans
      regarding overall schedule, scope, and cost.
    • Providing advice on maintaining overall cost, schedule, and scope
      Performing IT initiatives performance assessments, conducting lessons learned
    • Creating optional deliverables as specified by the COR and/or Information technology Project
      Manager (ITPM).
  • Provide advice and assistance that is based on Government and industry best practices in the areas of
    program and project management.
  • Support development of a Program/Project Management Plan for each assigned project
  • Develop and provide a Monthly Status Report
  • Create and maintain a Quality Management Plan
  • Maintain full and open communications with this Task Order Contracting Officer's Representative, system
    owners, FHWA IT leadership and staff, and all other relevant stakeholders.
  • Communicate and coordinate effectively and proactively with other contractors.
  • Develop and maintain a Communications Plan that addresses communications methods, lines of
    communication, and how relationships will be maintained


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree
  • Minimum of 8 years work experience in Program and Portfolio Management
  • Strong written and oral communications abilities
  • Ability to obtain/maintain DOT Public Trust


Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP certification
  • CSM certification
  • Experience with Agile IT project management and/or Scrum Management
  • Knowledge of/experience with the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform act (FITARA), Clinger Cohen Act, Government Performance Results Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, the Privacy Act, the E Government Act, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), and Office of Management and
    Budget (OMB) Circulars and Memoranda


Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $105,000 - $120,000USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

About QinetiQ North America

QinetiQ North America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group plc, a British multinational defense technology company. QNA provides technology solutions and services to the United States government and commercial customers. The company's offerings include unmanned systems, cybersecurity solutions, engineering services, and more. QNA has over 6000 employees and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
Learn more about QinetiQ North America
Size
6,000 employees
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Founded
2005

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