Project Task Manager

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies.

Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose.

We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Qinetiq US is looking for a Project Task Manager.  This is an opportunity to lead and influence significant innovation and IT modernization initiatives with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Information Technology Services (OITS).FHWA requires advice and assistance to ensure oversight, coordination, and support for IT initiatives through the organization, including support for the Technology Review Board and the Investment Review Board.

As FHWA works to modernize its IT systems and infrastructure, they will need expertise and guidance from experienced project managers, especially those with experience with Agile development.

This position will have the opportunity to provide a comprehensive range of technical and professional services such as portfolio management support and other analytical and process support services to improve FHWA IT program management.

Responsibilities

Provide program management support services in the areas of project management and operations management.

Provide a comprehensive range of technical and professional services to support FHWA’s program management requirements, including:

Providing advice and assistance in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and managing effective governance strategies and integrated IT project

Supporting customers in implementing and maintaining governance strategies, plans, activities,policies, procedures, and tools.

Evaluating, recommending, and supporting the implementation of program and project management tools and capabilities

Assisting in the analysis, planning, designing, developing, selecting, implementing, integrating, and maintaining other project or program management tools such as resource, asset, cost, risk, and other management tools.

Monitoring performance, track/report trends, analyze issues and advise on corrective action plansregarding overall schedule, scope, and cost.

Providing advice on maintaining overall cost, schedule, and scope

Performing IT initiatives performance assessments, conducting lessons learned

Creating optional deliverables as specified by the COR and/or Information technology Project Manager (ITPM).Provide advice and assistance that is based on Government and industry best practices in the…