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Join AZAD Technology Partners as a Project Manager and provide expert project management support and assistance to the Transmission Field Services' Business Transformation Office organization. This assignment will provide project management expertise in assisting Federal staff with defining, developing, and implementing the organization's strategic goals and business improvement initiatives.
This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is hybrid based in Vancouver, Washington with onsite 1 day per week. The hourly pay rate for this position (which includes a health and welfare fringe benefit of $5.09) is between $50.16 and $74.09 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.
The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or Management, Organizational Development, Engineering (or related discipline) is preferred.
With an applicable bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience is required..
With a bachelor's degree not in an applicable field, 12 years of experience is required.
Without a bachelor's degree, 14 years of experience is required.
Experience must include direct work experience in a project management capacity, managing projects in accordance with industry project management principles, including all aspects of process development and execution.
Knowledge of product management as well as process management.
Advanced working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook).
Strong analytic skills.
Root cause identification skills.
Experience influencing and integrating change in a large, diverse organization. Must have the ability to interact effectively at all levels of a large company.
Experience leading project teams, management review and decision-making sessions supporting organization level improvement efforts.
Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal; able to work with a diverse group across business units to elicit agreement on project vision, goals/objectives, requirements and results.
Ability to organize and analyze detailed information and communicate / present it in a variety of formats for business, executive, technical and non-technical audiences.
Knowledge and experience with established processes and procedures including change management, work tracking and time management.
Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required.
Preferred Skills:
PMI or PMP certification.
Experience in resource planning.
Intermediate experience with SharePoint, sufficient to upload and download documents.
Ability to accurately assess and estimate project costs.
Ability to work autonomously given specific assignments.
Strategic thinker with confidence and speed in execution.
Ability to carry out assigned tasks with a professional and collaborative demeanor, utilizing excellent listening, reasoning and problem-solving abilities to work constructively with all levels of personnel both inside and outside the agency.
Experience in the utility business.
AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.
Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.
AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.
Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.
If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.
EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.
U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.
AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.
Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.
AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.
AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.
AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.
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