Technical Project Manager

Raye IT Consulting, LLC is a 8a certified minority woman-owned IT consulting and technology firm. Raye IT brings over 20 years experience in delivering mission-critical programs and support for the Federal Government and large agencies. We specialize in program and project management, capital planning and IT investment portfolio management, infrastructure support and application development deployment to include IT operations and maintenance. We deliver value through technical and managerial expertise – innovation, efficient processes, executable strategies, and methodologies that generate tangible and measurable results to our clients across the Federal, Civilian and DoD sectors.

Raye IT Consulting is looking for an exceptional and seasoned IT Project Manager to support a U.S. Government agency. This individual will perform agile project management activities for high profile programs and projects, working with cross-functional IT teams and product owners to deliver business solutions; and to provide expert guidance and expertise to self-organizing teams in the areas of agile/iterative planning, agile execution techniques, and cross-team coordination.

Project manager responsibilities:

• Leads projects that involve the successful management of teams to analyze, design, integration, testing, documenting, converting, extending, and implementing automated information and/or telecommunications systems.
• Performs day-to-day management of overall support operations, possibly involving multiple projects and groups of personnel at multiple locations.
• Organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning and production of all contract support activities.
• Establishes and alters (as necessary) corporate management structure to direct effective contract support activities.
• Performing agile project management activities including planning, execution, tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Provide support for the coordination, preparation, and reporting of project statuses on a routine basis.
• Develop and implement summary project report structures and project success metrics.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques and report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders and perform risk management to minimize potential risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI-ACP or SAFe Certification.
• 8+ years of proven working experience in project management.
• Working knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban, to deliver solutions.
• Proficient in Azure DevOps or Project Management tools.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Benefits at-a-glance:

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday. (Hybrid)

Raye IT Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.