IT Project Manager

DescriptionDo you desire to be part of a hardworking, dynamic IT Project Management team that is passionate about advancing an organization into the next generation of information technology business services?Are you keenly interested in working in an environment that offers the opportunity to partner with staff, stakeholders and external consultants on multiple projects?If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.We are ranked as one of Computerworld 's Top Places to Work in IT for 6 years running, and we are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager. You will be working with engineers, scientists and business professionals that are addressing critical challenges of our nation.As an IT Project Manager you will...Lead IT project delivery across the full software development lifecycle from inception to deployment.Drive project delivery through interactions with key business users, subject matter experts and business application project teams, integrating complex business rules across multiple enterprise-wide systems.Run multiple IT projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Lead inter-related projects through effective approaches to integrate Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Software-as-a-Service, and custom-developed software tools.Provide technical project leadership including active participation in resolution of business and technical issues, input and guidance over architectural/design processes and oversight of design/development tasks.Provide guidance to team members and quality control over deliverables.Supervise the integration of projects within the overall portfolio.Coordinate activities of key business users that are supporting the requirements, design, development, testing and implementation phases.Manage costs, schedules, and risks.Develop project plans. Monitor, analyze, control, and communicate project achievements and progress updates on the frequency determined by the program sponsor and/or steering team. QualificationsYou meet our minimum requirements if you...Have a Bachelor 's degree in IT or a related field or equivalent years of professional IT work experienceHave 5 or more years of IT project management experience with a track record of delivering enterprise projects on time and on budgetPossess and apply detailed knowledge and experience with software development life cycle and modern software engineering practices including agile development techniques.Possess very strong written and oral communication skills with the proven ability to develop and deliver briefings to senior management using MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel and deliver presentations to all levels of staff.Have worked with a broad user community to gather requirements, to develop and validate solutions supporting the enterprise, including implementation of Cloud, COTS and Custom-developed solutions.Are able to obtain Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Possess a PMP certificationHave experience with the development and deployment of business applicationsHave organizational change experience and the ability to achieve user adoptionHave presented to and gained consensus from executive-level stakeholdersHave experience with both IT infrastructure and applications projects.#LI-AG1 About UsWhy Work at APL?The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate$100,000 Annually Maximum Rate$227,500 AnnuallyDo you desire to be part of a hardworking, dynamic IT Project Management team that is passionate about advancing an organization into the next generation of information technology business services?Are you keenly interested in working in an environment that offers the opportunity to partner with staff, stakeholders and external consultants on multiple projects?If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.We are ranked as one of Computerworld 's Top Places to Work in IT for 6 years running, and we are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager. You will be working with engineers, scientists and business professionals that are addressing critical challenges of our nation.As an IT Project Manager you will...Lead IT project delivery across the full software development lifecycle from inception to deployment.Drive project delivery through interactions with key business users, subject matter experts and business application project teams, integrating complex business rules across multiple enterprise-wide systems.Run multiple IT projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Lead inter-related projects through effective approaches to integrate Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Software-as-a-Service, and custom-developed software tools.Provide technical project leadership including active participation in resolution of business and technical issues, input and guidance over architectural/design processes and oversight of design/development tasks.Provide guidance to team members and quality control over deliverables.Supervise the integration of projects within the overall portfolio.Coordinate activities of key business users that are supporting the requirements, design, development, testing and implementation phases.Manage costs, schedules, and risks.Develop project plans. Monitor, analyze, control, and communicate project achievements and progress updates on the frequency determined by the program sponsor and/or steering team. You meet our minimum requirements if you...Have a Bachelor 's degree in IT or a related field or equivalent years of professional IT work experienceHave 5 or more years of IT project management experience with a track record of delivering enterprise projects on time and on budgetPossess and apply detailed knowledge and experience with software development life cycle and modern software engineering practices including agile development techniques.Possess very strong written and oral communication skills with the proven ability to develop and deliver briefings to senior management using MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel and deliver presentations to all levels of staff.Have worked with a broad user community to gather requirements, to develop and validate solutions supporting the enterprise, including implementation of Cloud, COTS and Custom-developed solutions.Are able to obtain Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Possess a PMP certificationHave experience with the development and deployment of business applicationsHave organizational change experience and the ability to achieve user adoptionHave presented to and gained consensus from executive-level stakeholdersHave experience with both IT infrastructure and applications projects.#LI-AG1