Project Manager - Washington, United States - Optima Global Solutions

Description

Optima Global Solutions a valuable IT Services and Solution provider that customers, employees, and stakeholders feel proud to be associated with. Optima's Intelligent Automation Solutions leverage robotic process automation, intelligent data capture, and business process management best practices to streamline operations. Our IT Services practice provides organizations with highly personalized, comprehensive, U.S. based recruiting services supported by our internal onsite team of subject matter experts.

Currently, we are hiring for a Project Manager
Title: Project Manager Location: Washington, DC (preferred); Remote
POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Project Manager to help support the Defense Healthcare Medical Systems (DHMS) platform.

Your responsibilities will include team and task management, defect management in JIRA, reporting, tracking project progress, and meeting facilitation.

This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple tasks effectively and communicate complex information clearly. You should be able to drive work independently and accurately prioritize responsibilities. You should be adept at identifying inefficiencies and proactive in implementing process improvements.

This role will work closely with BCG team members, government leaders, vendors, and subcontractors in support of the DHMSM program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team and task management: You will ensure that projects are completed within their designated timelines. This involves closely monitoring schedules, coordinating with team members across departments, and adjusting timelines as needed to meet deadlines. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all necessary documentation is completed accurately and filed appropriately. You will use JIRA and Jazz to track and manage projects.

Defect management: You will follow established defect management processes to facilitate the review and adjudication of identified defects, schedule defect review meetings, record and publish defect meeting minutes, and track defect status through the resolution process. You will be responsible for defect reporting to stakeholders to ensure they are informed. You will regularly use JIRA to do this work.

Reporting: You will generate and update reports that summarize project status, resource usage, budget adherence, and any issues or risks that have been identified. These reports will be used for internal review and decision-making, as well as for keeping clients and stakeholders informed of progress. You will present these reports at recurring meetings. You will find ways to standardize and automate the reporting process.

Tracking: You will maintain and update activity trackers that provide data on project progress to stakeholders. You will need to ensure these trackers are accurate and updated in real-time to reflect any changes or updates in project status. You will find ways to standardize and automate the tracking process.

Meeting facilitation: You will organize and manage regular meetings to ensure all team members are aligned and informed. This includes scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, facilitating discussions, and documenting outcomes. You will also support some meetings by taking notes and sharing action items.

Perform special projects and/or other duties as assigned or required.

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree
• 2+ years' experience in project management
• Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, JIRA skills
• US Citizen

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• 2+ years in a role related to software development and/or software testing
• IBM Jazz skills
• Familiarity with MS Teams, MS SharePoint, and SQL
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile development methodologies
• Experience in Public Sector and Healthcare

• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through is a must; performs tasks with high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of tailoring messages in a clear, concise, unambiguous, engaging, and convincing manner
• Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, plan workflow, and take initiative
• Recognize and maintain highest levels of confidentiality
• Positive and professional image
• Flexible, positive team player; outstanding customer service orientation
• Ability to handle difficult situations with poise, tact and to maintain confidentiality at all times and exhibit good judgement.