IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager CGS is looking for an IT Project Manager to assist with the design, development, and oversight of various ongoing efforts in the IT department of a large federal entity. The PM will participate in project design, assist with the development of project plans, assess available resources, and implement the management plans for new and ongoing projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Responsibilities Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value. Organize and lead project status and working meetings. Prepare and distribute progress reports. Manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans and perform delivery planning for assigned projects. Define and develop initiatives for continuous business process improvements and monitoring. Manage the team in making business decisions related to system implementation, modification, and maintenance. Develop and update business process documentation for testing and training management. Define and manage a well-defined project management process and champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for agile project management. Deliver an agile transformation plan to move from current state to a desired state. Use standard project performance metrics to assess and evaluate the program. Aid in the implementation and facilitation of the use of agile tools, guidelines, and metrics to achieve a standardized approach to agile team project execution. Monitor overall cost, control, adherence to schedules, and technical quality of work. Prepare and provide technical analysis reports as directed by the Agency to support discussions. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline. 5 years of experience in project management. At least 5 years of experience managing IT-related projects and a demonstrated leadership role in at least 3 successful projects delivered on time and on budget. At least 5 years of experience in information system design and development, including one or more general purpose programming languages such as JavaScript and Java. Knowledge of system integration using API management technologies, a working knowledge of RESTful APIs, and experience with cloud and on-premise environments. Experience in RDBMS and NoSQL database development with strong fundamentals in algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. At least 5 years of experience managing an Agile scrum team with developers, testers, and DevOps staff using Agile processes and practices. Experience working with public agency interfaces. A Master’s Degree or project management certification. At least 5 years of programming experience in Java, JavaScript, JBOSS Fuse, and AngularJS. Experience in health and human services domains such as eligibility, enrollment, Medicaid, child welfare, and child support systems. Experience building complex software systems with general‑purpose programming languages. Knowledge of best practices for the full Agile SDLC, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations. Integration experience with financial management systems. Experience working in at least two of the following: web application development, mobile application development, information retrieval, large software system development, or security software development. Industry certifications/licenses. Desired Attributes Client-facing communication experience. Federal Agency‑issued security clearance. Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance 401(k) Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr