IT Project Manager: Remote - Fully Remote

i5 Technology Group has an immediate need for an IT Project Manager. This is in advance of contract award from a California state/local government organization.

i5 TG is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to oversee and manage Information Technology project(s) and serve as a liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. The candidate will prepare project execution plan(s) and identify technical and business resources needed. The candidate will review the status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports. The candidate will assess issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. The candidate will provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team.

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor H1B Visas at this time.
• NO THIRD PARTIES

Responsibilities

• In this role you will:• Develop and manage project plans, schedule, cost, and risk management.• Define project goals, scope, and successful criteria, while monitoring and reporting progress to senior management.• Develop Basis of Estimates (BOE), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and resource requirements matrix• Effectively manage projects in JIRA utilizing agile boards• Utilize agile principles and methodologies to facilitate iterative development, frequent feedback, and continuous improvement.• Conduct regular project meetings, manage communication channels, and provide timely updates to external and internal stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.• Drive stakeholder engagement and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle, fostering a collaborative and customer-centric approach.• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.• Prepare budgets based on scope of work and resource requirements.• Track project costs to meet budget.• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution.• Monitor progress and adjust as needed.• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field 3-5 years of project management and related experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification preferred
• Advance knowledge of MS Suite of tools specifically MS Project & Excel (VLOOKUP’s, index, match, pivot tables)
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools (JIRA), methodologies, and best practices
• Experience seeing projects through the full lifecycle
• Excellent analytical skills• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

STRONGLY PREFERRED

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

i5 Technology Group is a veteran and woman-owned IT professional services provider and consulting firm. We are a fast-growing company of ambitious team players with an affinity for technology and a passion for supporting our customers and each other.