IT Project Manager

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.
The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.
We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.
What you will be supporting:
DRT will provide Program and Project Management support to ODT for the Enterprise Complaints Management System (CMS) to ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of the project.
What are we looking for?
Manage all aspects of the project, from initiation to closure. The Project manager shall provide the necessary expertise, and resources to effectively manage Project CMS within the specified time, budget, and quality parameters. The scope of this task is to support the federal IT Project Manager in various stages of the CMS project – from projection initiation to
implementation.
Fun stuff you will do on the job:
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive project plan.
- Leading project execution and monitoring progress.
- Managing stakeholder relationships and communications.
- Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues.
- Identifying and allocating resources effectively across project activities.
- Providing regular status updates to executive leadership.
- Ensuring alignment of project activities with organizational strategy.
- Managing interdependencies between various projects components.
- Establishing and maintaining quality control processes.
- Monitoring and reporting on overall program performance and objectives.
- Scheduling and organizing project meetings.
- Maintaining project documentation and records.
- Tracking action items and follow up on deliverables.
- Preparing and distributing status reports and presentations.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including business charter and process diagrams.
- Communicate project status to various stakeholders in business-friendly terms.
- Analyze and document business requirements and processes.
- Create and update customer journey maps and experience flows.
- Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops to gather insights.
- Assist in developing business cases and value propositions.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure business needs are met.
This is you:
• 2-7 years of experience in a consulting/technical project management role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
• Excellent communication skills with a high level of professionalism
• Detail-orientation and critical thinking skills with a focus on problem-solving
• Ability to manage workload and time efficiently
• Ability to work independently at times and to collaborate as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships and engage stakeholders
You will wow us even more if you have these skills:
• General knowledge and experience working with the federal government, particularly the FDA
• Experience development full set of project documentation: ex. Project Management Plans, Project Schedule, Risk Management Plan, and so on
• Experience with the full lifeccyle of software projects, from initiation, development, testing and deployment
• Experience working on Agile projects
Education & Training:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• Certified Scrum Master certification is a plus
DRT’s culture is reflective of our core values:

• Professionalism: Be a leader and someone your customers and colleagues can count on by taking ownership and accountability for your work. Demonstrate a solution-oriented mindset and bias for action. Show empathy, dignity, and respect for each other. Be "high minded", maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with ambiguity or adversity and stay out of the fray (i.e., avoid drama).
• Quality: Do things right and do the right thing. Pursue excellence in your work by delivering quality services and products that provide high value and return on investment (ROI).
• Teamwork: Work with each other, the customer, and DRT. Demonstrate flexibility, a positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively to help others and share information.
• Customer Mission Focused: Commit to customer success and strive to exceed expectations by understanding the mission, executing the customer's vision, and solving challenges to drive results and achieve mission goals. Build meaningful customer relationships by asking thoughtful questions, listening, and operating transparently.
• Growth Mindedness: Commit to company, team, and personal growth. Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit by actively seeking opportunities to support new customer projects and/or solve problems. Actively work to improve your skills, learn to be comfortable with ambiguity, and be resourceful and willing to figure things out and add value.

Our culture fosters teamwork and transparency, empowering you to do great work. Our talented employees drive the success of the company – so our leadership is devoted to your success. We respect you as an individual. We recognize your contributions. We invest in your professional growth. Join us and let's continue to build your career together.
Currently due to the remote working status of the federal government, most DRT employees are teleworking from home and leveraging video conferencing along with other virtual productivity tools. Under normal circumstances, most of our positions are required to report onsite. However, DRT has not yet determined when employees will be required to return to their onsite workspaces. Please be aware that at the time a date is determined to return to the worksite, the requirement of this position may be to report in person to the work location.
DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DRT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.