Project Manager

Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)

Required Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust

LCG is a minority-owned technology consulting firm that has been a trusted partner to more than 40 federal agencies, including 21 of the 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For over 30 years, LCG has brought digitization and innovation to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH ecosystems. We support IT organizations by bringing precision technology and operation models that achieve mission capabilities and performance success.

Position Description: Project Manager

This position requires strong technical experience in delivering technical solutions and support for hardware, software, and operating systems in an inter-networked environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide vision and innovation to develop and implement robust processes that ensure quality services are provided and are measurable and achievable.
• Manage resources, delegate tasks, serve as the customer interface, and provide ongoing leadership and oversight to ensure performance is on schedule and within budget.
• Assess performance of staff and team members, coaching them to improve their performance.
• Collaborate with the corporate Talent Acquisition team to select new team members.
• Previous experience in management of software applications.
• Interface with government customers, articulating an operational vision for the program along with proposed plans to meet that vision.
• Meet with stakeholders and maintain transparency regarding project issues and decisions on services.
• Coordinate contract modifications and requirements for new staff directly with stakeholders, ensuring alignment of client needs and contract documentation.
• Plan, execute, manage, and oversee the completion of IT projects.
• Provide contract performance reports weekly and monthly, delivered with contract invoices to the Contracting Officer's Representative.
• Maintain project data in the project's Agile support tools such as Microsoft Teams and Planner, including capturing new stories, tasks, and scrum notes.
• Ensure all contract staff complete required training, such as annual Security and Privacy training, by established deadlines.
• Develop, manage, and administer training programs for the team, ensuring new team members receive the training needed to successfully perform their duties.
• Collect and analyze customer feedback, taking actions to maintain high service standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in a help desk environment managing a team and reviewing invoices.
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft and MAC products, technologies, and applications.
• Working knowledge of tools including Microsoft Teams, Planner, and ServiceNow.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively resolve issues.
• Proven sound judgment, work ethic, and professional integrity with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive team relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance productivity in day-to-day project management tasks, including drafting project plans, generating reports, summarizing meeting notes, and preparing presentations.
• Capability to guide team members in leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot tools to improve collaboration and streamline workflows.
• Ability to craft precise and effective prompts to maximize the use of AI tools.
• General understanding of Generative AI and its practical applications in a client environment, focusing on driving organizational and customer adoption.
• A proactive approach to staying updated with emerging AI technologies and identifying opportunities to integrate them into everyday practices.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $140,000 to $150,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.

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