Project Manager
Ft. Meade, MD
POSITION SUMMARY:
Founded in 2001, Indigo IT is an award winning information technology consulting and services company. We are a trusted services provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise solutions. We know our defense, federal, and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. Indigo IT is mission focused and committed to maintaining a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers' technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges. As a Veteran-Friendly employer, we are proudly partnered with the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, and a recipient of the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award, which recognizes our commitment to recruiting our nation's Veterans. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing companies in 2020 & 2021 and named as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Virginia, we are always looking to hire top talent in the field - come join us today!
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and direct team members towards project goals. Candidate should be able to inspire respect and confidence from team members and other stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas in clear and concise terms. Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, both internally and externally.
- Experience with CMMI-based project planning, budgeting, and resource management, including the ability to identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects through the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain high levels of accuracy while working under pressure.
- Strong technical background in the field of IT, with experience in IT Infrastructure, Software Development, Systems/Cloud Engineering, or Network Security.
- Experience using project management software such as JIRA, Trello, or Asana to track progress and manage project workflows.
- A comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity and policies and compliance requirements, as well as the ability to ensure that programs and systems adhere to these standards
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships.
- A passion for continuous learning and a commitment to stay updated with the latest trends, threats, technologies, and processes as they emerge.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the development of project plans, including work breakdown structures, requirement traceability matrices, and other project artifacts as necessary, ensuring that they are effectively communicated to all stakeholders.
- Monitor resource utilization and allocate resources as needed to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Manage customer expectations and project scope, ensuring that project goals are aligned with customer needs and expectations.
- Proactively monitor project risks, issues, opportunities, and financials, and take appropriate actions to mitigate risks and address issues as they arise.
- Develop and establish standard operating procedures and guidelines for project management processes, ensuring consistent and effective project execution.
- Possess extensive experience in planning, directing, and managing complex high-visibility Federal projects, with a deep understanding of Federal regulations and standards.
- Recruit, hire, assign, and manage project team members and resources, ensuring that team members are motivated and engaged, and that project deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.
- Conduct Quarterly Project Reviews and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) sessions, providing regular updates to Indigo IT upper management regarding project status, technical, cost, schedule, or administrative issues, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with the PMO to identify process improvements and implement best practices across the organization.
- Perform day-to-day administrative functions, such as timesheet approvals, performance reviews, and team/customer meetings, as well as development of project budget and estimation input as needed.
- Foster positive, long-term customer relationships, and promote Indigo IT's capabilities and reputation as a trusted partner.
- Effectively manage and motivate technical staff, regardless of location or telework status.
- Work closely with the Business Development team to identify, develop, and capture new business opportunities, leveraging existing relationships and networks.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by upper management, and demonstrate a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE:
- Strong project management experience
- Proficiency with project management fundamentals, e.g., work plans, schedules, resource plans, and status reports
- Project-level P&L financial responsibility
- 12 years of experience in project management in technical environments.
- Experience managing labor hour-type contracts (e.g. T&M, Cost Plus) desired
- Experience with implementation and maintenance of CMMI and/or ISO processes, procedures, and documentation and support during corporate audits desired
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
- B.S. + 10 years experience
- DoD Secret Clearance
At Indigo IT, we offer an expansive benefits package for our employees, which includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options. In addition, we offer 401(k) with company match, Group life and disability, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid holidays, and Education assistance. We also have in house training programs for employees, we reward thought leadership with bonuses and recognition for publishing, speaking, and innovative thought leadership in our industry.
Indigo IT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. This employer uses E-Verify.
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Indigo IT, LLC
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
Jan 06, 2025