Technical Project Manager (Hybrid-Sterling, VA) - Ampsight

Ampsight seeks a competent and dedicated Project Manager to join our team. In this role, exceptional communication skills, experience using project management techniques, and an understanding of cybersecurity basics will allow you to drive successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Depending on project complexity, either work solo or in tandem with a senior PM to manage the entire project lifecycle, including initiating, planning, monitoring and controlling during execution, and closing.
• Documentation: Develop charters, various types of registers, work breakdown structure diagrams, schedules, roadmaps and timelines, workflows, presentations and briefings, progress and status reports, final reports, and all project management plan components.
• Meetings: Coordinate stakeholders’ schedules, send invitations, facilitate, and take notes to ensure capture of decisions and actions and alignment of understandings.
• Risk Management: Identify and track project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communicate: Officially and unofficially, formally and informally, internally and externally, vertically and horizontally, verbally and nonverbally, in writing and orally with customers and colleagues about various aspects of projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of recent, end-to-end project management in a technical environment. 

• Understanding of, and experience using, both Scrum and Waterfall. 

• Must be organized and prepared, able to lead diverse groups, know how to gather project/product requirements, and communicate effectively. 

• Proficiency in Jira and MicroSoft 365. 

• A bachelor’s degree and any Project Management certification. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Understanding of cost, budget, resources, procurements, or contracts 

• How to design a hybrid project management approach 

• Assemble and lead communities of practice or working groups  

• Expertise in Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Teams, or Visio 

• PMI-CAPM, ACP, or PMP; ISACA-CISM; SAFe Agilist; Scrum Alliance-CSM  

Benefits

At Ampsight, we take pride in fostering a workplace that not only has the feeling of a community but is truly one, where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to unlock their potential. As a testament to our commitment to the well-being and success of our team, we are proud to have earned the Great Place to Work Certification in 2024. Recognizing that our people are our most valuable asset, we offer a range of exceptional benefits as a token of our appreciation and support. Here's what you can anticipate when you become part of our team:

• Stock Options: Embark on our journey of innovation and success. Your contributions will not only shape our future but also entitle you to a share in our accomplishments.
• Performance-Based Bonuses: Experience tangible rewards for your hard work and dedication. Through discretionary bonuses, we celebrate your milestones and the value you bring.
• Generous Time Off: Recharge with 12 paid holidays and 20 days of paid time off each year.
• 401k Plan with 4% Match (assuming a 5% employee contribution).
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Hybrid Work Model