Senior IT Project Manager

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Travel: 
Less than 10%
Location: 
McLean, VA, US, 22102
Education: 
Four-year college degree
Experience: 
At least 3 years of experience required
Equivalency: 
Combination of education & experience considered
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled
Senior IT Project Manager
Your role in helping us shape the future:
Our company is driving marketplace transformation and generating a cultural evolution! This means that many new services, products, programs, practices and tools are being developed every day! To be a part of the excitement, you must be someone who can thrive in such a dynamic environment, while also possessing a naturally positive outlook, solid professional discipline and an agreeable likeability!
You will work among some of the sharpest minds on the planet, including Engineers, Rocket Scientists, Architects and Business Professionals like yourself! You will be a part of deploying the world’s most expansive and advanced satellite technology ever achieved! But it’s our people that define our success and are our greatest assets!
Are you up to the challenge?
The Senior
IT Project Manager
who joins our EPMO team is responsible for participating in cross-functional, strategic IT initiatives, to proactively anticipate, identify and overcome obstacles and drive the team forward.
Our IT Project Managers
are leaders that deal with ambiguity, in a highly matrixed environment, providing structure and an environment of accountability
to keep teams focused on achieving agreed project objectives on schedule and budget.
Can you drive these processes?
To join our team of Project Management experts, you will need to
Participate in different types of projects
including technology and application development, solution orchestration and integration, COTS product selection study and implementation, upgrades and deployments and operational efficiency improvements
Be able to pull together numerous aspects of a proposed solution, to create a cohesive and organized plan
, motivate resources to execute on that plan, and drive the plan through to its final and committed completion
Bring clarity to project objectives
, plan and deliverables such that conflicts are minimized
Develop comprehensive project work breakdown structures and associated schedules
, resolving project ambiguities as necessary
Be comfortable and capable managing projects that may have unknowns, ambiguity and uncertainty
, which you can sensibly define,
structure and convey
to others in a clear and organized manner
Possess technical depth and proficiency in Software Development Lifecycle, and contribute your ideas and offer logical analysis
, when managing complex and creative project solutions
Demonstrate your ability to have ownership of your projects, holding others accountable
with respect and consideration, while also pushing them to deliver on their responsibilities
Ability to anticipate, track and clearly articulate risks, changes, opportunities, implications and options
, as well as offer
sound judgement and recommendations
for mitigating program impacting events
Be comfortable and capable to produce articulate and proficient written documentation
, including status reports, correspondences, presentations, illustrations and reference materials
Develop and deliver communication strategies
that convey status, end state and ensure stakeholder expectations are set appropriately
You should definitely have:
Minimum three to five years of professional Project Management experience over large, complex IT initiatives
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of this role
Experience earning the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; motivating teams; resolving conflict; delivering tough messages
Strong analytic skills and problem-solving abilities
Experience managing mid-sized to large dynamic IT and/or System Engineering projects
Experience interfacing with systems and network engineering, operations and commercial teams, and a thorough understanding of the key business drivers
Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both verbally and written
Proven ability to work fast, accurately and under pressure in a dynamic environment
Outstanding professional composure and a delightful disposition to support both internal and external customers and vendors; must have genuine nature of conveying decorum and diplomacy
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile
Proficiency using Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Visio and Word. Experience with other applications, such as JIRA, Rally, Clarizen, Asana, and/or ServiceNow PPM a plus.
Documented examples of projects managed in previous roles. Must include specifics regarding your experience in managing resources, schedules, budgets, customer expectations and broadly scoped initiatives
It would be nice if you had:
Previous experience supporting Custom and OOTB implementation(s), in communications systems, operational support systems, business support systems, and/or complex integration and test programs preferred, but not required
Fundamental understanding of systems engineering and technology product development
Experience and familiarity with satellite communications, satellite-based video & data services a strong plus
Experience working with multifunctional internal customers and external vendors is preferred
Technical and creative expertise that goes beyond mechanical project management practices
Strong sense of self-awareness and a proven track record of personal and professional continuous improvement
Certified Project Management and/or Scrum Master credentials preferred, but not required
Examples of personal and professional innovation and creativity endeavors
What it’s like to work with us:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is connecting the world and transforming the satellite landscape by reaching beyond the traditional satellite industry. We are defining new products that will open new, profitable markets. To help us reach this goal, you must be a bold thinker who will have a key role in shaping **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. innovation for years to come!
We emphasize personal and professional growth
Awesome benefits including PTO, medical, tuition reimbursement and training
Fun, diverse and inclusive culture
Other Job Info:
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
Job requires ability to sit for long periods of time
This role is subject to ITAR; candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee).
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
Company description: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is the largest provider of fixed satellite services worldwide. We enable providers of media, telecom and government services to deliver information and entertainment to people at home, in the office or on the move. On a day-to-day basis, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. supplies video, data and voice connectivity in approximately 200 countries and territories for approximately 1,800 customers, many of which **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. has had relationships with for over 30 years. Some of the world’s leading media and communications companies, multinational corporations, Internet service providers and government/military organizations hallmark **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s customer base. Customers access capacity through extensive service offerings, which include transponder services, hybrid managed services combining satellite capacity and terrestrial facilities, and channel services.
Nearest Major Market:
Washington DC

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