Based in Washington, DC, MPS is a Small Business, dedicated to empowering our clients through innovative change management services, with a focus on organizational effectiveness. Founded by a former Peace Corps volunteer, our consultants have served executives in the federal sector for over a decade, working on several high-profile initiatives. We pride ourselves on being experienced consultants, trusted advisers, and reliable partners. As a designated Employer of National Service, our core value is a commitment to public service.
PROJECT MANAGER
M Powered Strategies (MPS) is seeking a
PROJECT MANAGER .
You
will
be responsible for providing direct support, management, and oversight of a specific work area, functional area, project, or sub-product(s) within a software development Product Line. Your primary responsibility is to develop a comprehensive understanding of your product/project s scope, schedule, cost, risks, and stakeholders to serve as its chief subject expert matter, lead execution, and provide expert advice to your respective customer and clients.
*NOTE: This is a contingent hire position based on an anticipated contract award in May 2024 with an estimated start in June 2024.
Once the project is in motion, you will be hired as a W2 or 1099 employee (depending on your employment preference) of M Powered Strategies.
DESCRIPTION
Collaborate with software development vendors, stakeholders, and business customers to support the development, sustainment, and management of IT products and services
Lead efforts to organize the Product Line according to SAFe principals and coach stakeholders on SAFe adoption
Translate technical information from disparate sources into executive-level communications.
Maintain knowledge of VA rules and regulations
Analyze IT and business operating environments, processes, activities, and customer needs to identify risks and deficiencies, define requirements, and offer solutions for improving processes and overall performance
Develop and implement a stakeholder management, organization, and communication plan
Recommend proactive solutions and analysis of alternatives to VA Product Managers
Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints
Develop executive-level responses to external data calls and information requests
Conduct research on problem areas and special topics
Perform basic tasks including response to data calls, development of executive communication, schedule management, and risk management
Plan, monitor, and control relevant tasks related to the development and sustainment of IT products and services
Function as part of an integrated team sharing products, best practices, and information across the portfolio
QUALIFICATIONS
U.S. Citizen
Bachelor s Degree in a Business Discipline
10 years with the bachelor s degree (18 years without the bachelor s degree)
Familiarity and experience with Jira, GitHub, and SharePoint as DevOps and Project Management tools, including Hands on technical Jira Administration
Experience with change control processes within IT environments.
Experience in a PMO environment.
Experience working as a Federal employee/contractor, preferably supporting DHA, VA, or HHS.
Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
MPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its business activities including recruiting and selection. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment for employees, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
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