Project Manager 3

Project Management Professional

Manage and deliver projects within the IST Project Management Office (PMO) under PMO Manager supervision. Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with business needs. Lead project planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and closure activities. Develop and maintain project documentation, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality artifacts. Apply PMBOK methodologies, tools, and best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Gather, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into actionable project plans. Facilitate communication between business, IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders. Monitor project performance, including schedule performance index (SPI), and implement corrective actions as needed. Perform data analysis to identify trends and provide data-driven recommendations. Manage vendor relationships, track issues, and support resolution and contract discussions. Conduct process flow analysis and utilize RASCI models for clarity in roles and responsibilities. Ensure adherence to project governance, quality standards, and compliance requirements. Support estimation, budgeting, and business case development using standard tools. Promote collaboration, coordination, and effective communication across teams. Provide clear and concise project updates to diverse audiences.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. Experience with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance and certification requirements. 2–5 years of experience in project management and exposure to Business Analysis (PBA) processes. Experience working in a PMO environment supporting medium to large organizations (500+ employees preferred). Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Proficiency in project planning, estimation, forecasting, and resource management. Experience with Microsoft tools for analysis, reporting, and project tracking. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to capture and document business processes using flowcharts and standard methodologies. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business environments. Strong customer service mindset with urgency and execution focus. Capability to work independently and drive decisions to closure. Knowledge of cost-benefit analysis and process improvement techniques. Ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and present insights.

Hybrid work model with up to 3 days onsite per week; flexibility required based on project needs. Must pass pre-employment drug testing and FBI criminal background check. Compliance with CJIS Security Policy required. Must maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment.