IT Project Manager - 2259

Advanced Systems Design is seeking a IT Project Manager for our client located in Montgomery, AL.

This position is onsite in Montgomery, AL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1. 

Job Overview:

• Project Management Methodology: The IT PMO operates under a combination of both waterfall and agile methodologies. Although the methodology is flexible, there are established project management processes to ensure project success.
• The IT PMO uses an in-house developed project management system to track key aspects of the project and produce required project documentation.
• Our office is focused on cultivating a team environment, and the IT project manager has a vital role in bringing people together from different IT operational support units to achieve both minor tasks and overall project success.
• A successful candidate will have a team mentality and enjoy working with others.
• Serves as the IT lead for the project and responsible for the overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of project-oriented work efforts.
• Works within the established IT project management framework to track project progress, produce required documentation, adhere to high quality standards, and meet customer expectations.
• Supports and maintains responsibilities of IT projects, to include, but not limited to:
  • identifying/tracking scope, timelines, requirements, deliverables, tasks, risks, issues, changes, testing; reviewing both technical and non-technical documentation;
  • scheduling meetings;
  • and providing meeting notes and action items.
• Responsible for coordinating communication, identifying and escalating issues, and making decisions as appropriate.
• Ensures coordination, integration, security, and uptime.
• Adheres to agency policy.
• Works with cross-functional teams including: IT operations units (network, system administration, development, etc.); Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) business unit partners; and vendor partners. This is an individual contributor role without human resource management responsibilities (e.g., hiring, performance management).
• The position reports to the manager of the IT Project Management Office.
• Manages two projects of medium to high complexity with the potential for additional project assignments of low to medium priority.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of project management experience.
• Must possess knowledge of and proficiency in project management processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly as applied to writing professional documents, email communication, sharing project information, and leading meetings.
• Knowledge of general IT principles and technology as needed to comprehend material and communicate with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Must possess knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft suite of products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Typically has 3-5 years of IT work experience.
• Experience with projects in multiple technologies and functions.
• Experience managing projects with extended duration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a variety of stakeholders and team members, including technical, business, and vendor partners.
• Ability to build rapport and gain/maintain trust.
• Utilizes skills in managing challenge, customer focus, collaboration, and professionalism.
• Demonstrates discipline in learning and self-development.
• Accepts and uses constructive feedback to make improvements.

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any major or equivalent work experience.

Education Preferred:

• Project management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum.

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

• A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
• A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
• A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 42-year track record of providing successful innovative solutions for our government customers.
• A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 
• Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
  • the pre-employment testing protocol:
    • background investigation
    • drug screening

Our Employees:

• Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
• Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
  • Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE or click HERE for all current job openings.

Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.