Sr. Project Manager

Sr. Project Manager

Req number:

R6839

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Hybrid

Who we are

CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Sr. Project Manager ready to take us to the next level! If you have been responsible for the management of one or more complex projects concurrently and have planned and performed analysis of company functions, processes, and activities and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Sr. Project Manager to manage various complex technology projects, business process reengineering (BPR) of complex enterprise systems, and technology product evaluations. This position will be full-time contract and onsite in Alexandria, Virginia.

What You'll Do

* Oversee the day-to-day responsibility of managing BPR and Information Technology projects

* Communicate with sponsoring organizations to assist in needs assessment, scope definition, risk, and process improvement analyses

* Draft specifications, review proposals, define work plans, manage tasks, oversee deliverables, and track the status of systems integration and/or development

* Review project proposals and plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allot available resources to various project phases

* Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams through project launch, system selection, integration, data conversion/migration, QA/QC testing, training, and system implementation to ensure projects are on schedule and within the prescribed budget

* Implement best practices and project management methodologies appropriate to the project scope

* Develop and manage project schedules using project management tools such as Primavera Scheduler, MS Project, Project Scheduler, or similar

* Review status reports prepared by contractors and project personnel to modify schedules or plans as required

* Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others

* Confer with project team members to provide technical advice and resolve problems

* Perform power system engineering and deployment management

* Manage software quality assurance testing, error reporting, correction, and verification

* Maintain databases for recording software errors and corrections for each project

* Outline work plans and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to project members

* Conduct regular project meetings with contractors and stakeholders to monitor progress and disseminate actions required

* Proactively solve problems to ensure milestones are met and projects are completed on time and within budget

* Conduct and evaluate post-mortems to improve future projects

* Ensure and maintain a long-term outlook for the systems represented

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

* Maintain close contact with project sponsors, ensuring a shared vision, stakeholder buy-in, and project support

* Continuously improve management, technical, analytical, and business skills

* Prepare and evaluate proposals/solicitations

What You'll Need

Required:

* Recent verifiable experience working on large-scale technology projects with demonstrated knowledge of voice, data, and power systems

* Minimum of seven (7) years of Information Technology Project Management experience and consulting experience

* Proven track record managing successful large enterprise system implementation projects involving current information technologies and/or SPA

* 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 such as Primavera, MS Project, and Project Scheduler

* Familiarity with Internet access, email, and web hosting technologies

Preferred:

* Extensive knowledge of system integration, testing, and change management

* Ability to quickly gain knowledge of business process analysis and benchmarking techniques

* Ability to apply technology to solve business problems

* Ability to understand computer software at the "power user" level. Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, databases, and ability to master new programs quickly

* Strong ability to lead and influence

* Ability to gather appropriate information and make sound decisions

* Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies and products

* Ability to work with others as a team to ensure strong customer relationships and…