Project Manager Details

Project Manager

MAXIMUS - Falls Church, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Description Summary WD USA: This position is contingent upon award

Job Duties

• Plans, initiates, and manages information technology projects.
• Lead and guide the work of technical staff.
• Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects.
• Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage.
• Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
• Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Level IV performs more independent thinking, complex tasks with little to no supervision compared to a Level III and may supervise others.

Educations and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Preferred: Master’s Degree and/or equivalency
• At least seven (7) to eight (8) years of progressive experience demonstrating the required proficiency

Certifications

• PMI, PMP or equivalent as approved
• ITIL 4 (preferred) as approved

Investigation Required:
Tier 2 (T2)Â Job Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple development projects, development groups and/or application support functions.

- Oversee the development and implementation of multiple, complex, organization- wide systems.

• Define and manage resource requirements and allocations.
• Develop and implement application programs.
• Manage operational leads on addressing issues relative to production and processing.
• Direct, motivate and develop staff, maximizing their individual contribution, professional growth and ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of project management experience.
• Delivers multiple small and large projects with high values and high risk.
• Provides leadership for the project team to ensure that the project is delivered to specifications, on time and within budget.
• Develops innovative methodologies, techniques, and criteria for projects.
• Advanced knowledge of workflows and project mapping.
• Facilitates the tracking and resolution of issues impacting projects.

Project/Position Introduction (MAX 500 Characters): Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com. EEO Statement: EEO Statement: Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.