Senior Technical Project Manager

Simple Technology Solutions is looking for a Project Manager to add to our team.

Quick Position Overview:

• US Citizenship is required
• BA/BS degree with 12-15 years’ experience or Masters degree and 10-13 years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years' experience required

The Role:

STS is seeking a Remote Project Manager to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Data Center and Cloud Optimization (DCCO) contract team.  This is a multi-year contract to provide IT services to manage and operate the DHS Hybrid Computing Environment (HCE). The HCE is a collection of enterprise computing IT services to manage and operate the DHS (HCE) including DHS Data Center 1, collection sites, gov cloud, commercial and private cloud services.  The Project Manager is responsible for successfully implement projects within these environments.  

The Project Manager at STS will:

• Proven track record for managing multiple concurrent IT projects.
• Lead a matrix team in the planning, execution and control of multiple concurrent projects.
• Interface with clients and/or project team to define and ensure project solution meets requirements and priorities based upon task order scope/requirements.
• Responsible for the project performance from inception through project completion in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Able to do Office Management tasks that are outside of contract scope. (inventory, office processes).
• Responsible for all project communications artifacts, technical and status meetings, with internal and external leadership and technical teams.
• Prepare periodic project progress reports.
• Conduct project meetings, creation and distribution of project meeting minutes and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Responsible for the quality of and delivery of internal project deliverables to include vendor tasks and deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to account Risk management practices.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team.
• Recommend and take action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.
• Responsible for project change control planning and execution.
• Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.

Education and Experience:

Required

• BA/BS degree with 12-15 years’ experience or Masters degree and 10-13 years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years' experience. 
• U.S. Citizenship required; Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust / DHS Entrance on Duty (EOD) clearance.
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of Project Management practices and the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work closely and develop strong business relations with clients, project team members and other stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with software tools in the tracking, reporting and monitoring of projects, (Project Management tools, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams and the Microsoft Office Suite).
• Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Decision-making and leadership skills.

Required Certifications

• None

Preferred Certifications

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred or working toward.
• Active Public Trust or above (Interim Secret or Secret).

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