Job Title: Program/Project Manager - PM5
Interviews: Onsite interview required. Candidate must be able to attend an in-person interview at DODD in Columbus, OH. Skype/phone interviews will not be an option for this position. Please do not submit candidates that cannot interview onsite.
Will close to submissions: Wednesday 3/15/2017 at 10:00am EST
Job Description:
DODD is looking for a Project Manager (PM). The PM will be well versed in PM best practice and Certified. Additionally the select PM candidate will have a working background or foundational knowledge of AGILE software development practice. DODD is a Microsoft-centric shop. Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio for user story management is required.
The PM will have responsibility for interaction with Business, IT staff, other stakeholders in order to support all aspects of program and project management across the DODD enterprise.
Works tasks assigned will be dynamic and vary by need of the fluid DODD enterprise application development lifecycle. In the DODD agile environment the incumbent will support DODD projects in working with assigned staff to ensure full visibility in terms of user stories, will assist other Project Manager in ensuring direct project support, cross project integrations, and support of tangential activities that broadly support the project success.
The Project Manager directs, controls, administers, and regulates an enhancement or development program. The Project Manager is the individual ultimately responsible to the agency. The Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to drive the entire effort from start to finish. The Project Manager must ensure that the program is completed on schedule and that the final product meets the business, technical, and established quality requirements.
Requirements:
• 8+ years experience managing, coordinating, and establishing priorities for complete life-cycle of projects including the planning, design, programming, testing, and implementation of business solutions designed to meet requirements of various departments in the company, such as distribution, finance, and manufacturing.
• 8+ years experience designing project plans, which identify needs and define major tasks and milestones, based on scope, resources, budget, and personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to work with MS suite of tools to support Program/Project and Business analysis Functions
• Working knowledge of Business Analysis and Quality Analysis on large scale enterprise projects
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of staff including line of business and technical staff
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience in enterprise program/project planning and management functions
• Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation platform to be used in managing using story backlog and tracking work items, etc..
• Experience in an AGILE working environment.
