A managed service provider is looking for an IT Project Manager to help with a government project for one of their clients based in San Diego. This individual will be tasked with overseeing various projects within their client's IT department and implement a strong mix of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. End-to-end knowledge of the SDLC is critical for this position. You will be engaging with stakeholders on a daily basis and utilize strong communication skills to translate projects and solutions into layman's terms for said stakeholders.
Although a lot of the work can be done remotely, our client needs this individual to live within a two hour proximity of San Diego. Upon conversion, you may be required to occasionally go into their Mission Valley office 2-3 times/week depending on the deadlines of specific projects.
Contract Duration: 6 months before conversion
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate stakeholder requirements into actionable solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in conducting research and benchmarking activities.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall.
- Experience working with Jira for user story management
- Experience working with Smartsheet or MS Project
Desired Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and transportation management systems is a plus.
- PMP certification is a plus
- Proven experience in project management within a public government entity
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
Daily Responsibilities
- 20% Stakeholder Engagement
- 20% Research
- 20% Requirements Analysis
- 20% Budgeting
- 20% Implementation Planning
Posted By: Alex Arnold