Description

• Location., Springfield, VA, 22150, United States
• Employee TypeFull Time Exempt

Overview:

Akumen, Inc. seeks dynamic, self-motivated individuals with experience as a Project Manager. We are looking for a Project Manager that can work closely with customers and be a liaison with the team. You will be working with a wonderful team of experienced Project Managers and System Engineers.

Required: This position will be located in Springfield, VA and requires 4 days onsite due to the classified nature of the project. This fully funded position supporting the Department of State.

Responsibilities

• Helps manage project change and configuration processes by managing change requests, reviewing open issues, updating configuration baselines, and communicating essential information to the project team and stakeholders

• Assists in the successful execution of the program testing process and testing activities

• Assists with the management and optimization of service delivery processes and service agreements and analyzes IT operation metrics for problems and opportunities

• Helps establish IT project plans including project purpose, objectives, technical approach, and schedules

• Supports the creation and maintenance of program documentation including Standard Operating Procedures, Test Plans, Reference Guides, Training Guides, etc.

• Supports administration of SharePoint and the program's document repository

• Supports team travel, and logistics (as required)

• Supports equipment inventory, and shipping needs (as required)

• Travel and off-hours work may be required though minimal

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or IT Management (or equivalent related field experience)
• PMP certification required
• 4+ years of experience in the Information Technology field
• 3+ years of experience in writing technical documents
• 3+ years of experience in a client facing role; federal clients preferred
• Knowledge of developing, implementing, and monitoring IT program and project delivery
• Proficiency in MS Office Proficiency with MS Office Suite, and SharePoint
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and apply new skills and approaches, team player
• Strong communication (written and oral), presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Able to take initiative, manage own workload, and assume responsibility for tasks
• Able to multi-task, handle multiple projects, and meet internal and client deadlines
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and innovative thinking

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Agile/SCRUM environments
• ScrumMaster (CSM) certification
• ITIL® Foundation certification
• Familiarity with MS Project and ServiceNow IT Service Management (ITSM)

Clearance Requirement:

• Active Secret or Top-Secret government security clearance.

At Akumen, we firmly believe that our strength lies in our people. Each member of our team is not just an employee, but a pivotal part of our evolving story. Our commitment goes beyond the projects we undertake; it's rooted deeply in the individual growth, well-being, and success of every person who calls Akumen home. We understand that empowering our team translates to innovations that drive our mission forward. By investing in continuous learning, fostering a culture of collaboration, and celebrating every achievement, we ensure that Akumen remains a place where talents are nurtured, challenges are met head-on, and excellence is a collective pursuit.

Akumen, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law (federal, state or local). We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Akumen, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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