Job Title: IT Project Manager
Location: Middle River MD - Hybrid
Long Term Contract
This position will:
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Support the Data Analytics Team in planning organizing leading and controlling the work of the office.
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Meet with Senior Management to determine the office priorities.
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Delegate project tasks.
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Track project performance and keep projects on schedule.
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Maintain quality control of the project to meet expected standards.
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Communicate with Stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have the following skill set:
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A bachelors degree in project management Business or Public Administration Computer Science Communications or related field.
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Thorough knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
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5 years of experience as a project manager business analyst change management analyst systems analyst or closely related experience in the analysis of information technology organizations and systems.
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Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning developing implementing and supporting computer information systems and programs. Preferably in a Business Intelligence or Data Warehouse Team but not required.
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Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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Ability to coordinate the work of a team with the work of other units within Clients place.
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Ability to develop administrative reports including status reports administrative reports project roadmaps project plans etc.
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Experience with Microsoft Office suite of tools including Word Excel PowerPoint Visio and MS Project.
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K 12 education experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities:
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Provides coordination and oversight of all DW projects major and minor to ensure adherence to priorities timelines scope and budget.
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Leads daily standup meetings with team to monitor progress resolve roadblocks and evaluate work queues.
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Collaborates and communicates with stakeholders on status timelines and requirements including leading large group discussions.
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Creates/maintains policies and procedures.
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Member of the Data Governance Committee providing subject matter expertise.
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Creates and delivers both internal and external presentations representing the work of Data Analytics.
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Provides technical leadership to ensure standards are met solutions are scalable and implementation is smooth by mentoring designing solutions leading design review sessions and resolving roadblocks.
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Creates and monitors team performance metrics.
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Floats in/out of other roles as needed: Quality Assurance Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst and Data Warehouse Developer.
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Ability to build relationships with project sponsors stakeholders other technical staff vendors and end users.
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Coordinates and performs required unit system and performance testing. Works with other team members on User Acceptance testing and issue resolution.
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Participates in continuous improvement activities by identifying and analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of existing processes and develops strategies for improvements.
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Produces status reports and communications on a regular basis for senior management use.
Required Skills:
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Experience working with Azure SQL Instance.
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Understanding SQL Server scripting.
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Understanding data modeling.
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Skill in the operation of computers and peripheral equipment.
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Skill in creative and analytic problem solving.
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Understanding of Data Warehousing principles concepts and architecture.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project delivery dates.
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Ability to effectively analyze and manage requirements.
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Ability to visualize complex issues.
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Knowledge of personal computers Microsoft Office suite of tools including Word Excel PowerPoint and Visio.
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Knowledge of programming concepts and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
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Ability to coordinate the work of a team with the work of other units within the Department of Research Assessment and Accountability and other client offices schools and departments.
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Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of users team members and senior management.