Technical Project Manager Jobs in Potomac, MD (NOW HIRING)

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager
• Experience in a Professional Services or Managed Services environment is required (***critical: must have led external customer facing projects not internal operational projects)
• Must have experience supporting Global Financial customers
• Networking, Storage, Virtualization, Cloud, Security or Collaboration (Unified Communications) Project Management experience required
• Multisite deployment experience (Wireless, Wi-Fi, POS, etc.)
• Knowledge of both the theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• PMP and/or CAPM certification is desired
• Understanding of financial processes; ability to understand, analyze and create financial reports preferably in Clarity
• Extensive experience with people management, strategic planning, and change management
• Place of Performance: on location - remote
• Period of Performance: 6 months with possible extensions
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or green card

Work Authorization - USC or GC

Duration: 6 months with possible extensions

Responsibilities:

• Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple and large complex projects with multiple work streams (Federal)
• Ability to create in depth WBS with interdependencies and a defined critical path
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly learn the Empower platform and accurately track project financials
• Excellent customer service mindset with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills; Develop and execute an efficient internal and external communication strategy for ensuring communication with all levels of management within the team
• Monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders
• Build and strengthen relationships with the customer and stakeholders (internal and external)
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of resource plans ensuring effective resource allocation and distribution across portfolio of projects
• Utilize project management tools and techniques to improve execution and drive efficiencies.
• Implements engagement review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with our methodology
• Ensure profitable and successful execution of all assigned engagements as measured by regional goals and customer feedback
• Proactively manage changes in project scope
• Effectively create and execute risk management plans
• Manage and analyze profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization across projects
• Understand and manage key project financial components to ensure projects are delivered within budget
• Responsible for quality and timely execution of deliverables across projects

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager
• Experience in a Professional Services or Managed Services environment is required (***critical: must have led external customer facing projects not internal operational projects)
• Must have experience supporting Global Financial customers
• Networking, Storage, Virtualization, Cloud, Security or Collaboration (Unified Communications) Project Management experience required
• Multisite deployment experience (Wireless, Wi-Fi, POS, etc.)
• Knowledge of both the theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• PMP and/or CAPM certification is desired
• Understanding of financial processes; ability to understand, analyze and create financial reports preferably in Clarity
• Extensive experience with people management, strategic planning, and change management
• Proven experience with risk management; demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately to leadership
• Understanding of and the ability to utilize the process of stakeholder analysis
• Ability to work independently and aggressively track to project timelines
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers
• Experience in effectively influencing and leading personnel and the ability to write business reports in a well-organized manner
• Strong team building skills
• Excellent problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
• Proficiency with project management software