Azad, Inc. · 13 hours ago
Project Manager
AZAD Technology Partners is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992. They are seeking a Project Manager to support the Project Management Office within the IT department, assisting Portfolio Managers in developing integrated schedules and managing project objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management within the technology field and possess a bachelor's degree in a related field.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Support and assist the Project Management Office within the IT department
Provides support to Portfolio Managers in developing integrated schedules across a range of medium to large size projects
Assisting in assessing business implications, scheduling targets, and deadlines as well as budget objectives
Demonstrated project management experience on technology projects using industry standard methods and tools for managing schedules, dependencies, resources, funding, and developing technical specifications and project plans
Demonstrated experience successfully coordinating or running multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated working knowledge of System Life Cycle (SLC) principles
Experience using Team Foundation Server for agile project development/project management
Demonstrated experience in project planning for assigned work streams, managing priorities, deliverables and milestones, identifying and tracking project issues, risks, management decisions, and action items
Demonstrated experience with Visio flowcharts
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Project, including familiarity with the fundamental operation, function, and workflow of Microsoft Project timelines, dependencies, deliverables, milestones, and resources
Working knowledge of software testing from test plan development to reliable and verifiable test case development and results
Ability to facilitate story development with product owner, manage project backlog, facilitate sprint planning sessions, and manage task burndown
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business administration (or closely related technical field) is preferred
5 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's degree
9 years of experience is required without a degree or an applicable degree
Experience should be in the computer/information technology or project management field with management of medium-sized projects (less than $500k lifecycle cost)
5 years of demonstrated project management experience on technology projects using industry standard methods and tools for managing schedules, dependencies, resources, funding, and developing technical specifications and project plans
5 years of demonstrated experience successfully coordinating or running multiple projects simultaneously
5 years of demonstrated working knowledge of System Life Cycle (SLC) principles
Experience using Team Foundation Server for agile project development/project management
Demonstrated experience in project planning for assigned work streams, managing priorities, deliverables and milestones, identifying and tracking project issues, risks, management decisions, and action items
Demonstrated experience with Visio flowcharts
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Project, including familiarity with the fundamental operation, function, and workflow of Microsoft Project timelines, dependencies, deliverables, milestones, and resources
Working knowledge of software testing from test plan development to reliable and verifiable test case development and results
Ability to facilitate story development with product owner, manage project backlog, facilitate sprint planning sessions, and manage task burndown
Valid U.S. Driver's License/Real ID is required
Preferred
PMP Certification
Experience in iterative development (e.g. Agile, Scrum, Lean, Six Sigma)
Change Management
Experience in a government/utility organization
Benefits
Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Cafeteria Plan
Paid Sick Leave
401K Plan
Credit Union Membership
Referral Bonus