Project Manager / JIRA Project Admin / Scheduler

Goldman Edwards, Inc.

Washington, DC, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

Project Manager / JIRA Project Admin / Scheduler

We are seeking a Project Manager / JIRA Project Administrator / Scheduler to manage day-to-day execution of software development projects supporting a federal mission-critical environment. This role is responsible for coordinating technical direction, maintaining schedules, tracking costs, and supporting agile and hybrid development efforts.

Clearance: This position supports a federal contract and requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) status, as well as the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Collaborates with key stakeholders in order to determine the software’s technical direction, system design and implementation plan.

· Manages and responsible for the day-to-day activities of the software team to ensure each project remains on schedule and on budget.

· Creates, maintains and tracks project plans and schedules, cost estimates and problem logs throughout the life of the project.

· Provides routine status reports to key stakeholders; as well as providing leadership, guidance and motivation to developers and programmers while resolving internal conflicts.

· Manages administrative functions including conducting software team meetings, troubleshooting technical issues and facilitating the deployment of software upgrades.

Qualifications and Special Knowledge Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Systems, Management Information Systems, IT Management, or other IT degree.

· Master’s degree in Information Systems, Business Systems, Management Information Systems, IT Management, or other IT degree.

· Engineering, math, and science degrees are acceptable substitute degrees.

· Project Management Professional (PMP), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent certification preferred.

Abilities

· Demonstrated good communication skills and ability to work independently or under general direction.

· Experience using JIRA for agile or hybrid project management.

· Ability to manage configuration management for software releases.

· Ability to track issues and manage project schedules.

· Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and technical teams.

· Ability to coordinate and manage multiple project activities concurrently.

Company DescriptionGoldman Edwards is a leader in the application of systems engineering across a wide array of large-scale system development and mission critical programs used by government and industry. We provide world-class talent, proven management, and technical processes to manage the most complex projects—from concept through deployment.

Company Description

Goldman Edwards is a leader in the application of systems engineering across a wide array of large-scale system development and mission critical programs used by government and industry. We provide world-class talent, proven management, and technical processes to manage the most complex projects—from concept through deployment.