Overview
Hybrid
$60+
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
ITRole_Product Owner
ITRole_Project Manager - Implementation
ITRole_Project Manager - AppDev
Job Details
Our government client is looking for an experienced Project Manager / Product Owner on a hybrid 12+ months contract opportunity inNashville, TN.
Position: Project Manager / Product Owner
Summary:
The agency is need of a solid, consistent and creative Project Manager or Product Owner who can work in an open and collaborative team environment.The person in this role should be someone that is excited by new challenges, and someone that is passionate and seeks to improve state government in the way information technology services are delivered.
The successful candidate should be someone with advanced analytical skills, a collaborative professional who excels in dynamic, sometimes ambiguous, complex, enterprise-level activities by taking ownership, driving action, and ensuring results.Able to take direction and respond quickly to both planned and unplanned activities, ensuring delivery and kept promises to matrixed business partners. The Project Manager will work directly with colleagues at all levels of the agency, and will be adept at navigating political corporate structures and team dynamics; developing executive level communications; and producing actionable output from communicated direction and vision.
Most critically, this position requires flexibility, agility, a positive attitude, sound work ethic, ability and desire to learn, and consistent delivery of value through ambiguity as a partner-focused change agent. Must be able to work independently on assignments while simultaneously engaging as a collaborative part of a larger departmental team.
Desired Skills include:
5+ years experience in IT Project Management.
Advanced knowledge of traditional Project Management and Agile methodologies.
Advanced time management and analytical skills.
Experience managing infrastructure, application development, mobile technology, software implementation projects.
PMP and/or Agile Certified Product Owner (CSPO) preferred
Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, MS Project.
Experience with ITIL preferred.
Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with experience scoping projects.
Ability to interact with individuals at all levels and roles, including IT team members, business partners, and external vendors.
Ability to work with a cross-functional team to successfully create, design, and implement a project.
Ability to clearly and concisely provide project status updates to senior management.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five years of professional level experience in any one of the following areas: (1) systematic analysis of overall work processes for business or information systems or (2) project management. Substitution of Experience for Education: Professional-level experience in any one of the following areas may substitute for the required college degree on a year-for-year basis to a maximum substitution of four years: (1) systematic analysis of overall work processes for business or information systems or (2) project management. Substitution of the Specific Associate's Degree for the Required Bachelor's Degree: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in computer information systems, computer technology or other related field may substitute for the required bachelor's degree. Substitution of Graduate Coursework for the Required Experience: Any additional graduate coursework in project management, computer information systems, computer networking technology, computer technology or other related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum substitution of one year.
Required/Desired Experience:
About Vector:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY
Celebrating 30 years of service.
#LI-SY1
Position: Project Manager / Product Owner
Summary:
The agency is need of a solid, consistent and creative Project Manager or Product Owner who can work in an open and collaborative team environment.The person in this role should be someone that is excited by new challenges, and someone that is passionate and seeks to improve state government in the way information technology services are delivered.
The successful candidate should be someone with advanced analytical skills, a collaborative professional who excels in dynamic, sometimes ambiguous, complex, enterprise-level activities by taking ownership, driving action, and ensuring results.Able to take direction and respond quickly to both planned and unplanned activities, ensuring delivery and kept promises to matrixed business partners. The Project Manager will work directly with colleagues at all levels of the agency, and will be adept at navigating political corporate structures and team dynamics; developing executive level communications; and producing actionable output from communicated direction and vision.
Most critically, this position requires flexibility, agility, a positive attitude, sound work ethic, ability and desire to learn, and consistent delivery of value through ambiguity as a partner-focused change agent. Must be able to work independently on assignments while simultaneously engaging as a collaborative part of a larger departmental team.
Desired Skills include:
5+ years experience in IT Project Management.
Advanced knowledge of traditional Project Management and Agile methodologies.
Advanced time management and analytical skills.
Experience managing infrastructure, application development, mobile technology, software implementation projects.
PMP and/or Agile Certified Product Owner (CSPO) preferred
Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, MS Project.
Experience with ITIL preferred.
Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with experience scoping projects.
Ability to interact with individuals at all levels and roles, including IT team members, business partners, and external vendors.
Ability to work with a cross-functional team to successfully create, design, and implement a project.
Ability to clearly and concisely provide project status updates to senior management.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five years of professional level experience in any one of the following areas: (1) systematic analysis of overall work processes for business or information systems or (2) project management. Substitution of Experience for Education: Professional-level experience in any one of the following areas may substitute for the required college degree on a year-for-year basis to a maximum substitution of four years: (1) systematic analysis of overall work processes for business or information systems or (2) project management. Substitution of the Specific Associate's Degree for the Required Bachelor's Degree: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in computer information systems, computer technology or other related field may substitute for the required bachelor's degree. Substitution of Graduate Coursework for the Required Experience: Any additional graduate coursework in project management, computer information systems, computer networking technology, computer technology or other related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum substitution of one year.
Required/Desired Experience:
| Skills | Qualification | Competency |
| Skills | AGILE - Agile Development Methodology | Proficient (4-6 Years) |
| Skills | Communication skills both verbal and written | Advanced (7-9 Years) |
| Skills | Contract negotiation | Proficient (4-6 Years) |
| Skills | Learning ability | Advanced (7-9 Years) |
| Skills | Process Flow Analysis | Proficient (4-6 Years) |
| Skills | Project management | Advanced (7-9 Years) |
| Skills | Team work | Advanced (7-9 Years) |
About Vector:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY
Celebrating 30 years of service.
#LI-SY1
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