Project Manager

Under general oversight of a program manager, oversees multiple technical/scientific projects or one larger project. In addition to duties of Project Manager I, builds and maintains working relationships with vendors, and other departments involved in the projects, and may have some customer contact. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project. Function-specific level guidelines: Provides innovative solutions to complex problems that impact project's success. Normally has a Bachelor's degree in a related scientific or technical discipline. May have a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or is pursuing one.

Responsibilities

Under general oversight of a program manager, oversee multiple technical/scientific projects or one larger project; Build and maintain working relationships with vendors and other departments involved in the projects; Have some customer contact; Prepare reports for upper management regarding project status; Provide innovative solutions to complex problems that impact project success

Requirements

Required Certification: PMP; Typically has a Bachelor's degree and 9-11 years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; Clearance: Public Trust, must have ability to obtain a clearance; Proficient in Agile frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum, DevSecOps, and Lean Agile; Experience managing Agile Release Trains and leading Agile teams; Ability to oversee backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and program increments; Demonstrated ability to manage projects through all SDLC phases; Familiarity with TSA Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) processes and gate reviews; Skilled in developing and implementing risk management plans; Ability to use Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools to track metrics; Familiarity with cybersecurity processes, including POA&M resolution and compliance with DHS IT security standards; Experience developing and maintaining Program Management Plans; Ability to plan and track budgets, resource allocation, and schedules; Strong communication skills with TSA leadership, contractors, and stakeholders; Experience developing communication plans, including RACI matrices; Skilled in managing cross-functional teams, including federal employees, contractors, and external vendors; Experience managing transition-in and transition-out phases for government contracts; Proficient in MS Project or similar tools; Experience implementing Quality Assurance Plans and Quality Control Plans; Experience with incident management and root cause analysis; Knowledge of O&M processes, including Tier 3 support; Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards; Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; Demonstrated leadership and decision-making

Nice to have

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certifications; SAFe Agilist (SA) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certifications; Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); ITIL Foundation Certification