Project Manager
Job Title:Project Manager
Supervisor's Title: Director of Program Management
Location: Reston, VA
The Project Manager will be responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of tasks associated with border projects but will also manage their own small projects as well. The Project Manager will assist the Program Managers in planning activities to assure contract deliverables and other work is produced timely and in accordance with established protocols and procedures. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to become a Program Manager!
Responsibilities:
- Provide a high level of coordination and organizational project support to the Program Managers.
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
- Design and develop databases using MS Project to support project activities.
- Coordinate and monitor project budgets.
- Develop MS Project tools such as templates and reports .
- Uses MS project to prepare EVM reports .
- Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements .
- Review internal deliverables before submission to customer .
- Minimize our exposure and risk on projects; understand and utilize risk management methodologies .
- Track and report labor hours and expenses on a weekly basis .
- Assist with compiling project budget reports .
- Participate in project meetings; transcribe all meeting notes .
- Communicate project information and changes to both internal and external stakeholders .
- Assist in resource on-boarding, time tracking and billing coordination
- Assist with project issues, scope, resource estimates and client expectations .
- Effectively apply our ISO and CMMI processes (business processes) and enforces project standards across the project lifecycle .
- Prepare presentation materials.
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required .
- At least 3 years of experience with assisting Project or Program managers .
- Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project) .
- Ability to meet Safe Driving Requirements
- PMP a plus but not required.
- MS Project a plus.
Abilities Required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey complex technical information in an easily understood manner .
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact at all levels of the organization and with customers .
- Strong detail-oriented skills; able to multi-task and change priorities quickly .
- Able to clearly and professionally represent the company both to the public and to the employees .
- Ability to work designated schedule, as well as maintain attendance and punctuality .
- Able to obtain related certifications and security clearances. Must be able to obtain a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clearance
