Project Manager

Abacus Technology is seeking a Project Manager to lead and oversee technical tasks for the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support MACC IT projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate closely with internal MACC personnel and external stakeholders throughout OMAO, NOAA OCIO, vendors, and others.
• Develop and maintain project documentation (e.g., Project Charter, Risk Register).
• Develop and manage project schedules, clearly identifying milestones, dependencies, and critical path items.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and track implementation of work packages.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and track to closure.
• Identify and implement the most suitable project management framework (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) to meet specific project objectives and requirements.
• Provide Agile training and coaching to team members and stakeholders to define and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate sprint sessions and project meetings.
• Record and manage product and project backlogs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in project and IT service management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Must be PMP, CSM, or PSM certified.
• Experience developing Project Charters, Risk Registers, schedules, and Work Breakdown Structures.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and able to provide training.
• Proven success in leading cross‑team delivery in complex, multi‑application environments, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in technical or managerial business roles related to functional responsibilities, with strong customer service and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with MS tools including Office, Project, and Visio.
• Strong communication skills, with responsiveness and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Schedule

Full‑time position.