LEAD PROGRAM ANALYST-IT PROJECT MANAGER

Role Description

As a Lead Program Analyst-IT Project Manager, you'll be part of the internal Information Technology team that keeps CTC's business operations running efficiently. Supporting employees across the organization, you'll contribute to a collaborative, customer-focused environment where technology enables engineers, researchers, and business professionals to accomplish their mission.

• Lead the entire project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closing.
• Define project scope, objectives, and resource allocation in collaboration with business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues, communicating status and solutions to all relevant parties.
• Manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring all financial targets are met.
• Facilitate regular meetings and communicate progress, risks, and changes to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other project managers and team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Gather and synthesize business project requirements into actionable project tasks and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and practices.
• Ensure all project deliverables adhere to organizational policies, governance procedures, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience as an IT Project Manager, with a proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-level projects.
• Extensive experience with project management methodologies, including Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and experience managing technical projects involving application development, system implementation, and cloud migration.
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting complex business needs and translating them into clear, concise, and actionable project requirements.
• Strong skill in producing and managing comprehensive project artifacts, including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Ability to facilitate prioritization exercises with stakeholders using techniques like MoSCoW (Must Have, Should Have, Could Have, Won't Have) to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Experience with establishing and managing a formal change control process for requirements, effectively assessing the impact of changes on project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities and navigate project challenges effectively.
• Proficiency with industry-standard project management software (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Asana).

Requirements

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile certification (e.g., Scrum Master) preferred.
• Master's degree in a relevant field, such as an MBA or IT Management preferred.
• Experience in research & development, government contracting, and/or highly regulated industry domains preferred.
• Experience managing large-scale software implementations (e.g., ERP) or cloud migration projects preferred.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships at the senior leadership level preferred.
• Strong experience with budget planning, forecasting, and cost management for large-scale projects preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and educational opportunities.
• Recognition for quality work.
• Support for maintaining a proper mix of work and personal life.

Company Description

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is an independent, nonprofit applied scientific research and development organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact.