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Project Manager Hybrid-Remote - Washington, DC

Compensation: $73.75 - $78.75 hourly

Contractor Work Model: Hybrid Position Overview

This position requires experience managing complex technology projects, leading business process reengineering (BPR) of enterprise systems, and evaluating technology products.

Duties

+ Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of BPR and IT projects.

+ Communicate with sponsoring organizations to assist in needs assessment, scope definition, risk evaluation, and process improvement.

+ Draft specifications, review proposals, define work plans, manage tasks, track deliverables, and oversee systems integration and/or development.

+ Review project proposals and plans to determine timeframes, budgets, procedures, staffing requirements, and resource allocation.

+ Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams through SPR, project launch, system selection, integration, data conversion/migration, QA/QC testing, training, and implementation—ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.

+ Apply best practices and project management methodologies appropriate to project scope.

+ Develop and manage schedules using Primavera Scheduler, MS Project, Project Scheduler, or similar tools.

+ Review status reports from contractors and staff; adjust schedules and plans as needed.

+ Prepare project reports for management, clients, and stakeholders.

+ Provide technical advice and resolve problems in collaboration with project teams.

+ Perform power system engineering and oversee deployment management.

+ Manage software QA testing, error reporting, correction, and verification.

+ Maintain project-specific databases to record software errors and corrections.

+ Assign duties, responsibilities, and authority to project members.

+ Use internet-based tools to communicate with project stakeholders.

+ Conduct regular project meetings with contractors and stakeholders to monitor progress and address required actions.

+ Proactively solve problems to ensure milestones are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget.

+ Conduct and evaluate post-mortems to improve future project performance.

+ Ensure a long-term outlook and sustainability for supported systems.

+ Manage project issues, revise plans as necessary, and communicate changes to team members.

+ Maintain close contact with project sponsors to ensure shared vision, stakeholder buy-in, and ongoing support.

+ Pursue continuous self-improvement in management, technical, analytical, and business skills.

+ Prepare and evaluate proposals and solicitations.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

+ Extensive knowledge of system integration, testing, and change management.

+ Ability to quickly learn and apply business process analysis and benchmarking techniques.

+ Strong technical and analytical skills to apply technology solutions to business problems.

+ Power-user level knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office, databases, and the ability to master new tools quickly.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters to non-technical audiences.

+ Strong leadership and influence skills.

+ Ability to gather and analyze information to make sound decisions.

+ Proven ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies and products.

+ Team-oriented, with a focus on maintaining strong customer relationships and satisfaction.

+ Skilled at tracking and organizing multiple projects or large-scale initiatives.

+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Recent, verifiable experience working on transit industry projects, with demonstrated knowledge of voice, data, and power systems.

+ Minimum of seven (7) years of IT project management and consulting experience.

+ Proven track record managing large enterprise system implementations involving modern information technologies and/or SPA.

+ Experience designing low- and high-voltage AC/DC power systems.

+ Formal training and experience in project management, estimating, cost and schedule management, variance reporting, and electronic project management tools (Primavera, MS Project, Project Scheduler).

+ Familiarity with internet access, email, and web hosting technologies.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.