IT Project Manager

Overview

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and the financial services industries.

The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolutions Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing IT challenges—together.

We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make your vision a reality.

Project Description

DRT is looking for experienced IT Project Managers to join our fast-growing technology practice.  At DRT, you will be engaged on projects utilizing a variety of technologies from established but ever-changing platforms such as SharePoint to cutting-edge implementations such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and products like ServiceNow.  You will also interact with our IdeaLab, DRT’s internal new technology and innovation proving ground that both supports technical projects and explores new areas for the company to delve into. 

Most importantly, we are looking for people to bring an Agile mindset and skillset to DRT.  We practice general Agile Scrum across our technical projects as well as SAFe as needed and strive to integrate Agile thinking not just into our methodology but our company culture.

Job Summary

Our IT Project Managers run technically oriented projects and are responsible for implementing DRT and industry standard methodologies to execute these projects, and handle traditional PM duties such as scope, staffing, quality, schedule, risk/issue, and cost management.  We do not expect every IT PM to be a deep technical expert in all the technologies their projects may entail, but you should be able to understand what needs to be done and work closely with a Technical Lead and your team to ensure they are getting what they need to accomplish the work.

Responsibilities

• Traditional PM duties such as scope, staffing, quality, schedule, risk/issue, cost management for the project as well as internal DRT responsibilities such as leading monthly project Technical Reviews with DRT’s internal Quality Team.
• Leading the team via an Agile methodology – generally Agile Scrum in combination with any client methodology.  Utilize and comply with DRT’s Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) as part of this.
• Collaborate with the Technical Lead to understand what needs to be done at a high level, help validate the approach and coordinate approval and continuous adjustment as needed with the client.  This can take the form of CONOPS, Current and Future State Architecture diagrams, technical Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), and other technical direction documentation.
• Drive JAD sessions as needed both internally and with the client.
• Collaborate with the Technical Lead to ensure that relevant questions that the technical team needs are driven out and timely answered during client JAD sessions and continuously throughout the project.
• Collaborate with the Technical Lead to ensure the team has the tools and access they need, proactively identify and help the client procure tools as needed.
• Be the main point of contact for the client, drive client meetings and working sessions.
• Develop collaborative working relationships with the DRT Team, as well as with the key stakeholders.

Required Experience

• 5 years managing IT projects for Federal Government clients of at least 5 people – IT projects can include both O&M and DME work
• Active PMP
• Active agile certification such as CSM, CPO

Preferred Experience

• Active SAFe certification
• Active technology certifications from vendors such as Microsoft and AWS
• Experience with the Microsoft technology stack

Education and Training

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree
• Required: Degree in a technical area such as Computer Science, Information Systems, or combination Business/Technical degrees

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DRT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Presently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DRT employees are teleworking from home and leveraging video conferencing along with other virtual productivity tools. During normal circumstances, the requirement of this position is to be onsite, however, DRT has not yet determined when employees will be required to return to their workspaces. Please be aware that at the time a date is determined, the requirement of this position will be to report to the worksite.

In accordance with federal mandate, DRT Strategies requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or provide a request for exemption to our Human Resources Department. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with DRT Strategies.