Project Manager

Independent Responsibilities:
- Establishing the current status of an assigned project.
- Decisions in support of the DTMB standards, including the SOM Methodology (SUITE).
- Decisions in planning, staffing, controlling, directing and reporting that do not alter the
scope of assigned projects.
- Decisions leading to the proposition of alternatives and recommendations that do not
alter the scope of assigned projects.
- Decisions involving preparation and quality of project deliverables

Responsibilities that would require supervisor’s review:
- Matters that affect the budget beyond the project’s allocated amounts.

- Deviation from SOM Methodology (SUITE).
- When the decision results in a business process change.
- When the decision impacts other systems and business units
- When the decision impacts the Agency’s IT strategic direction

Physical Environment/Responsibilities:
- The position operates in a standard office environment, performing duties within the
assigned workspace.
- Tasks can be completed routinely seated at a desk, in the context of meetings and
meeting rooms.
- Work requires extensive use of personal computers including keyboards and monitors.
- This position is subject to stress and pressure to resolve problems quickly and
effectively.
- There are frequent deadlines that are imposed by external forces; heavy workloads are
possible and overtime during development projects may be required.
- Duties may involve lifting of 25 pounds or less
- Duties may involve traveling to various project sites.

EXPERIENCE:
- Five years of professional experience as a project manager for IT software or
infrastructure projects involving 20 or more team members. OR Five years of
professional experience equivalent to an IT Programmer/Analyst with experience
managing a project/program typically 6 months to 2 years in duration with 20 or more
team members in addition to a minimum of 1500 demonstrated and documented hours
of coordinating IT software development or infrastructure projects.
- Possession of a PMP Certification is highly desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Thorough knowledge of Project Management principles, concepts and practices.
- Thorough knowledge of system development methods used for the development of new
systems and enhancements to existing information systems.
- Thorough knowledge of advanced concepts and basic operating principles of data
communications and information systems hardware and software.
- Ability to work in a team environment involving matrix organizations.
- Ability to resolve conflicting high-priority requirements.
- Ability to communicate the needs of others effectively.
- Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest
solutions.
- Ability to conduct training and informational sessions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, build consensus, facilitate working sessions, and
negotiate solutions and alternatives.
- Ability to maintain favorable public relations and perform problem/issue resolution.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must
possess the required specialized experience or certification. (See Experience above)
- Possession of a PMP Certification is highly desired.
- Duties may involve the use of a personal vehicle.