IT Project Manager – IRS (Remote in Washington DC or Dallas TX areas only) - Maximus Services, LLC
McLean, VA 22101
About the Job
The Project Manager (PM) provides competent leadership and responsible project/program direction through successful performance of a variety of detailed, diverse elements of software development project management from business requirements analysis, design, software coding, testing, production deployment and burn-in/maintenance. The PM actively directs/ coordinates the efforts of all employees, associated subcontractors, team members, and vendors, managing all work performed for the project, and managing the contract financial performance. The PM assists with overcoming roadblocks that may impact project scope, costs, schedule, quality and risks.
Location of work is primarily remote but selected candidates must be in Washington DC or Farmers Branch Texas area. Selected candidate will need to be willing and able to meet with IRS clients on site periodically.
•Organize, direct and coordinate the planning and production of all support activities and resource needs and assign duties and responsibilities to staff
•Engage in collaborative communications, both written and verbal, with employees, Government representatives, PMO and Corporate Management as needed
•Effectively develop and deliver monthly management and government status reports
•Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. This includes other supervisory duties, such as conducting employee reviews and assessments, implementing performance improvement plans, etc.
•Demonstrate competence effectively using data from project management tools to meet required project objectives and reporting requirements
•Simultaneously plan and manage highly technical projects and direct completion of tasks and achieving milestones within project constraints: scope, cost, schedule, quality and risk within estimated time frames and budget constraints
•Ensure compliance with contractual processes and requirements
•Assist with Business Development efforts
•Attend meetings with Senior level Executives within the company to share observations and provide input to the development of strategies for pursuing new work and growing the account
•Support proposals as an author, reviewer
MINIMUM PROJECT QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required; an additional four years of related work experience can substitute for a degree
•At least seven (7) years of experience leading large projects across various domains at an enterprise level, meeting schedule, budget, and quality objectives while managing risk, required
•PMP Certification
•Demonstrated success leading projects across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
•Experience in successfully managing different Federal contract types such as FFP, Cost Reimbursable, T&M and Performance Base both contractually and financially (Tracking actual costs, EACs and forecasting). This includes developing and presenting standard and ad hoc reports, and briefings for the customer
•Experience developing positive customer business relationships and positive team member relationships
•Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment, requiring flexibility, and excellent customer service skills
•Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
•Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
•Ability to work well independently or in a team setting
•Experience with Agile methodology
•Experience using SharePoint
Preferred qualifications:
•Experience leading IRS Projects
•IRS SDLC and Enterprise Life Cycle (ELC) experience
•Experience with Visio
Additional Requirements, as per contract/client:
•Candidates must meet requirements to obtain and maintain an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) clearance (active IRS Moderate Risk MBI clearance is a plus).
•Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years, and be Federal Tax compliant.
Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, direct and monitor the execution of plans to effectively manage contract cost, schedule, scope, quality and risk. Organize, direct, and coordinate the planning and production of all support activities and resource needs, and assign duties and responsibilities to staff.
- Engage in collaborative communications, both written and verbal, with employees, government representatives, and other departments within the company.
- Develop and deliver regular management and government status reports.
- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
- Demonstrate competence effectively using data from project management tools to meet required project objectives and reporting requirements
- Simultaneously plan, monitor and execute highly technical projects and oversee completion of tasks, report risks/issues and identify mitigation within estimated time frames and budget constraints. Monitor and oversee that employee and subcontractor deliverables are on track.
- Maintain responsibility for contract financial management. Monitor contract financial management reports to include completion of budget forecasts, budget execution, monthly financial reviews, and identification and tracking of funding issues.
- Ensure compliance with contractual processes and requirements, and federal and state laws related to employment and hiring
- May assist with Business Development efforts, such as proposal team reviews or authoring response to sections of project work statements.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- 7-10 years of related professional experience required.
Education and Experience Requirements
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MAXIMUS Introduction
Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com.
EEO Statement
EEO Statement: Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
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USD $190,000.00/Yr.
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