Project Management Specialist - 2221 - Advanced Systems Design

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

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

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Project Management Specialist. This role is integral to the successful delivery of IT projects across the organization, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the required quality standards. As a Project Management Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating project activities, monitoring progress, and maintaining stability within project-oriented work efforts. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ready to contribute to the State’s IT initiatives by implementing project management processes and methodologies that will have a direct impact on the efficiency and success of the organization’s projects. The role will engage in medium-sized projects that are moderately complex, working closely with project teams under the direction of a senior project or program manager. 

Intermediate Professional Level: This role is suited for professionals at an intermediate level, typically responsible for managing one or more small to medium-sized, moderately complex projects. Experience in leading, assigning, and tracking project results is essential.

Key Responsibilities 

• Project Coordination and Stability: Ensure overall coordination, stability, and status reporting of project-oriented work efforts. Maintain project schedules, track milestones, and ensure that projects are progressing as planned. 
• Process Implementation: Establish and implement project management processes and methodologies for the IT department to ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere to high-quality standards. 
• Project Planning and Execution: Assemble project plans, define project scope, and assign tasks to team members. Direct and monitor the daily work efforts of project teams, identifying resource needs, and performing quality reviews to ensure deliverables meet project requirements. 
• Issue Management and Escalation: Identify and escalate functional, quality, and timeline issues as they arise, ensuring they are addressed promptly. Adjust project plans and resources to meet the evolving needs of customers and stakeholders.
•  Resource Coordination: Coordinate with various departments and teams to manage project resources effectively. Ensure that communication is maintained across all areas of the enterprise that impact the project’s scope, budget, risk, and resources. 
• Support to Senior Management: Assist Project Managers and Program Managers in identifying and prioritizing opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise. Provide support in managing more complex, cross-functional projects when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of IT work experience; including 3 years managing projects.
• Experience in coordinating medium-sized projects is expected.
• Project Management: Demonstrated experience in leading project teams and delivering projects on time and within budget, with moderate complexity.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA)
• Project Management Knowledge: Must possess advanced knowledge and proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, including resource management practices and change management techniques. Familiarity with standard project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA) is required.
• Coordination and Communication: Strong ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders. Able to maintain clear and consistent communication across all project phases.
• Problem Solving and Adaptability: Ability to identify potential project risks and issues early, and to adapt plans to mitigate them. Capable of working under general direction and adjusting to changing project demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional experience in a government or public sector setting, particularly in managing IT projects that involve multiple stakeholders. Earned value experience desired.
• Experience with project management in a government or public sector environment.
• Familiarity with IT project management tools and practices specific to state or local government.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Must have active PMP certification.

Education Preferred:

• Additional certifications in project management (e.g., CAPM) are desired but not required.

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.

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