IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager Position Description

PSR Associates is a consulting and talent solutions firm that connects qualified IT professionals with great opportunities. Whether you're looking for a contract or permanent position, we can help you find the right fit for your skills and experience. We have a team of experienced recruiters who know the IT industry inside and out, and we work with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth and successful transition. PSR Connecting Talent, Crafting Success.

We are seeking an IT Project Manager to join our team.

The selected candidate will work a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days each week onsite in Washington, D.C. alongside the project team and two days each week remotely.

Summary:

The selected candidate shall provide comprehensive project management services to support the planning, execution, and delivery of technology-related projects. The individual's responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:

Project Planning and Initiation

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, resource allocation, and dependencies.
• Establish governance structures, communication plans, and reporting frameworks.

Project Execution and Oversight

• Manage day-to-day project activities to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including internal staff, vendors, and external partners.
• Track deliverables and proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues.

Technology Implementation Support

• Oversee implementation of enterprise applications, infrastructure upgrades, cloud solutions, and/or digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to agency IT standards, security requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Support system integration, testing, deployment, and change management processes.

Stakeholder Communication and Reporting

• Provide regular status reports, dashboards, and executive briefings.
• Facilitate meetings, including project kickoffs, status updates, and steering committee sessions.
• Maintain clear documentation of decisions, risks, and action items.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor project performance metrics and recommend improvements.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons learned sessions.
• Promote adoption of best practices in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• The individual may be occasionally required to stand, sit, stoop, reach and grasp as necessary.
• The individual shall work in the Agency's office for a minimum of three (3) days and work remotely for two (2) days, at the discretion of the Agency using Agency's laptop and/or other computer or telecommunications equipment (the "Equipment").

Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• At least 3 years of project management experience if PMP or CSM certified, or at least 7 years of experience if not PMP or CSM certified.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Proven experience with budget management and implementing software.
• Experience using hybrid frameworks (Agile and Waterfall) is preferred.
• Proven experience using PM related tools - i.e. Microsoft 365 (Teams, Planner, Loop, List), Jira, Power BI.
• Ability to handle project level risk management and potential conflict resolutions.
• Advanced knowledge and experience utilizing AI is a plus.

Other Characteristics:

• Ability to work proactively and operate accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with variable deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Maintain high ethical standards of integrity and quality
• Capable of performing other duties as assigned by management
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and leadership skills

*** Please note that any false information on your resume or application could lead to the offer being withdrawn or even termination after hire.***