Sr Project Manager Cyber Program

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall project management, coordination, implementation, execution, control and closure of the technology initiatives from business requirements, through executive approval, program execution, delivery, and project goals in conformance with the IT Technology Delivery and PMO guidelines. Analyze executive vision, market trends, competitive products, potential partners, user needs and ongoing maintenance requirements in selecting appropriate technical solution options for product development/project delivery and management.

Dexter Technologies Inc., is a leading provider of Staffing and Recruiting Services. For over two decades, we have put countless professionals to work at exciting opportunities. We are proud of the fact that many of them have been promoted to more senior roles: management, senior management, and senior executive leadership positions.


 


We are actively seeking qualified candidates for the following position for our client, who is an industry leader:


 


Sr. Project Manager Cyber Program


Location: Remote


Type: Contract


 


Description:


The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall project management, coordination, implementation, execution, control and closure of the technology initiatives from business requirements, through executive approval, program execution, delivery, and project goals in conformance with the IT Technology Delivery and PMO guidelines. Based on the initiative assigned, Project Manager will leverage appropriate delivery framework to provide business value with focus on speed to deliver.


 


Key Accountabilities


Lead planning and or implementation of assigned projects


Develop and maintain detailed project plan and charter


Facilitate the definition of project mission, goals, tasks and resource requirements


Ensures business value realization and optimization, from value plans through consultancy, business case development, financial awareness, managing expectations, and identifying technology opportunities to add value


Analyze executive vision, market trends, competitive products, potential partners, user needs and ongoing maintenance requirements in selecting appropriate technical solution options for product development/project delivery and management.


Translate business strategy into detailed product requirements, systems architecture, proposed implementation options, costs and schedules for final product development/project plan reviews, approvals and execution


Use disciplined project management methodology to define scope, develop project plan, and execute projects that adhere to guidelines and deliver within cost and schedule


Delivering all projects on time, within budget and meeting the desired outcomes and business requirements


Tracking project milestones, anticipating risks & issues, proactive risk mitigation and making recommendations to business and IT leadership to achieve successful outcomes


Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within or between projects or functional areas


Develop methods to monitor project or area progress and provide corrective supervision if necessary


Responsible for assembling the project staff; for their technical or functional performance during the projects


Manage project budget and resource allocation


Strong cross-business unit / functional IT communication, influencing and negotiation to drive project results


Follow defined agreed upon project management methodology s and agreed upon PMO processes


Communicate project progress by producing project reports to provide timely and accurate project status and decision support information to project team, department and management, Steering Committee and PMo


Ensuring project closure including completion of lessons learned and required documentation


 


Skills


Expert knowledge and application of various software development life cycles and techniques (e.g., waterfall and agile)


Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels


Attention to detail and strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple phases of a project plan


Customer-oriented approach in managing communications and issues


Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organizational structure


Ability to listen, and build rapport and credibility as a strategic partner vertically within the business unit, as well as with leadership and functional teams


Highly organized and able to manage time effectively


Aptitude for mining and analyzing data for metrics and decision support


Excellent listening skills in order to successfully interpret business needs


Ability to stay focused on identified priorities


Ability to make decisions in situations of ambiguity and the absence of complete facts


Ability to work and team with a multitude of different people and to balance demands


 


Certifications/Licenses


PMP/PMI-ACP/Scrum Master/Agile Mythology certified preferred

This is a remote position.