IT Project Manager - Petaluma, CA

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day activities for a moderately complex Technical or non-Technical project.
• Manages the administrative/operational leadership of a project within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.
• Makes sure the work scope, schedule, and budget are clearly defined and kept up to date.
• Coordinates between resource managers/supervisors and makes sure all necessary reviews and approvals are completed.
• May conduct performance/project analyses to help improve future projects/missions/programs.
• Has comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and makes personnel decisions.
• Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and helps develop new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
• Plans and executes all aspects of project management for assigned IT projects and helps the Government meet contract performance objectives.
• Responsible for all aspects of project management from requirements gathering to charter approval to schedule to delivery.
• Conducts regular meetings with Government leads to provide clear and concise project status updates, including all relevant elements of project management.
• Produces all project management documentation throughout the life of the project.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience supporting or leading IT projects utilizing project management principles.
• 1+ years’ experience as the lead project manager overseeing IT projects with a proven track record of meeting project deliverables on time and within budget.
• Expert in creating, executing, and documenting project plans from requirements gathering to charter approval to schedule to delivery.
• At least one of the following certifications is preferred: Agile Certified Practitioner (formally PMI-ACP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified associate in project management (CAPM), CompTIA Project+, or other certification exemplifying Project Management skills.

Pay

$130,000 - $165,000 annually

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Location

Petaluma, California