Project Manager

TriTech Enterprise Systems is seeking a ‘Project Manager’ to support a Maryland State clients.  This candidate will be assigned to management a specific project and the work performed under assigned Task Orders.  Performs day-to-day management of the project, identifies issues and risks and recommends possible issue and risk mitigation strategies associated with the project.  Acts as a facilitator between a State agency and IT contractors.  Also will be responsible for ensuring that work performed under TOs is within scope, consistent with requirements, and delivered on time and on budget. Identifies critical paths, tasks, dates, testing, and acceptance criteria.  Provides solutions to improve efficiency (e.g., reduce costs while maintaining or improving performance levels).  Monitors issues and provides resolutions for up-to-date status reports.  Demonstrates excellent writing and oral communications skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Systems, Business or other related discipline.  Master’s degree or project management certification is preferred.
• At least five (5) years of experience in project management.
• At least five (5) years of experience in managing IT related projects and must demonstrate a leadership role in at least three successful projects that were delivered on time and on budget.
• Must have a Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP®) or industry equivalent like Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)

Required Skills:

• At least five (5) years of experience in the following areas:

• Software Development Life Cycle
• Configuration Management
• Risk Management
• Communication Management
• Building and Managing Project Teams
• Scheduling (WBS/Level of Estimate)
• Earned Value
• Change Management
• Quality Assurance to include the following aspects:
• Creating test plans
• Managing testing
• Organizing results

• Possess expertise in at least four (4) of the following types of systems:

• Asset Management
• Budget Systems
• Document Management Systems
• Financial Systems
• Human Resource Systems
• Infrastructure Support
• Maintenance Management
• Management Reporting
• Procurement Systems
• Project/Program/Portfolio Management Systems
• Business Process Improvement

• Prior experience leading efforts where SDLC, Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies were employed in System Design (e.g. system personalization/customization)
• Excellent contract management, coordination and organizational skills