Technical Project Lead

Technical Project Lead

Requirements

• At least twelve years of experience in project management or a related field with a Bachelors degree and PMP certification or 10 years’ experience with a Masters degree and PMP certification.
• Must have at least one of the following: IAT-I or higher OR one of the following: A+CE, Network+ CE, CND, or CCNA + Security.
• Experience with M365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and legacy app modernization projects strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to establish project goals and develop strategic plans to successfully achieve them.
• Proven experience maintaining project timeframes, budgeting estimates, and detailed status reports.
• Demonstrated capability to oversee the management of project resources, including both personnel and technical equipment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional team members, developing schedules, and assigning responsibilities to drive project success.
• Ability to implement effective IT strategies that consistently deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Proficiency in utilizing project management tools to track performance metrics and ensure adherence to established schedules.
• Experience conducting comprehensive risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies to manage and reduce project risk.
• Working knowledge and practical experience applying Scrum methodologies in Agile software development environments.
• Capability to facilitate and lead meetings to evaluate project objectives and progress using Azure DevOps or other government-approved IT Program Management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team in supporting the federal client’s emergency management system.
• Analyze complex challenges, develop effective solutions, and clearly communicate recommendations to clients to support informed decision-making and drive results.
• Coordinate enhanced technical support during emergency response operations.
• Provide timely, effective communication to the government client.
• Maintain a stable and consistent workforce to ensure seamless operations.
• Set project goals and develop comprehensive plans to meet those goals.
• Maintain project timeframes, budgeting estimates, and status reports.
• Create and maintain project roadmaps aligned with the client’s strategic objectives.
• Implement IT strategies that deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Develop and document a project management plan that addresses scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Manage resources including computer equipment and employees.
• Coordinate project team members and develop schedules and individual responsibilities.
• Oversee security and compliance for relevant policies, regulations, and standards.
• Use project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence.
• Conduct risk assessments for projects, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain a comprehensive risk register.
• Utilize Scrum development methodologies.
• Organize meetings to discuss project goals and progress using Azure DevOps or similar government-approved IT Program Management Software.
• Implement an effective stakeholder engagement strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with M365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and legacy app modernization projects strongly preferred.