Position – Technology Project Manager

Location – Woodbridge VA 22192 (Hybrid, 3 Days onsite and 2 days remote)

Type – Contract to Hire

Job Description

Prince William Water is seeking a techno-functional Technology Project Manager with experience Managing software implementations and upgrades, as well as IT infrastructure projects. The Technology Project Manager will lead complex, multi-disciplinary Information Technology (IT) and Information Management (IM) projects, including enterprise software solutions and IT infrastructure initiatives.

This position is responsible for facilitating requirements gathering with internal stakeholders and guiding projects through the entire project lifecycle, including managing project scope, schedule, budget, risks, resources, vendors, and communications. The successful candidate will serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into technical requirements and ensuring solutions align with organizational objectives.

The individual in this role works under limited supervision with matrixed supervision of team members. The role requires regular analytical and metrics-based reporting to project teams, Executive Committees, and other stakeholders. Demonstrated support of an inclusive work culture is expected.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

Manage software implementation, upgrade, enhancement, and IT infrastructure projects from initiation through completion.
Serve as a techno-functional liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and leadership.
Facilitate requirements gathering, business process discussions, solution planning, and documentation with internal stakeholders.
Vendor management.
Cultivate collaborative relationships among project stakeholders.
Develop project plans and schedules with well-defined milestones and present project plans to senior leadership for comment and approval.
Manage communication of project status within the project team and external to the project team, including vendors and stakeholders; escalate issues as necessary.
Assess project quality and value through monitoring of incoming deliverables in comparison to Prince William Water's business requirements and technical requirements.
Develop tools and processes to improve project value and project delivery.
Identify and manage changes to scope, schedule, budget, resources, and project requirements.
Manage project progress and report performance to senior leaders.
Identify and manage project risks, define opportunities for improvement, and work with the project team and senior leaders to establish remediations.
Manage project governance and control processes to enable effective escalation and decision-making.
Coordinate project activities across applications, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, and other IT teams as applicable.
Work with senior leaders to support annual planning activities such as project identification, prioritization, and planning.
May be deemed essential at any time.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Essential Competencies:

Knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of project management and the use of information technology; rules and regulations related to assignment; modern office procedures and practices; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; business mathematics; and English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Proven experience managing software implementations, upgrades, and technology transformation projects.
Experience managing IT infrastructure projects, including coordination with technical infrastructure teams and vendors.
Demonstrated ability to work in a techno-functional role, bridging business requirements and technical solutions.
Experience leading Project Management Information System acquisition planning and deployment.
Strong project and program management skills demonstrated through relevant professional experience.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills with a focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service.
Effectiveness in working diplomatically across teams with varying objectives.
Demonstrated use of Microsoft Office software tools, including project management applications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Ability to understand technical concepts and communicate technical information effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business administration, or a related field.
At least three years of experience as a project manager within the field of Information Technology and/or Information Management, including experience managing software implementations, software upgrades, and/or IT infrastructure projects.
Experience with enterprise software solutions, data platforms, or technology infrastructure projects is preferred. Or a combination of education and experience as described above.

Required Licenses/Certifications and Other Special Requirements:

Project Management Professional (PMP) credential offered by the Project Management Institute upon hire or required to obtain and maintain within one year of employment in this position.
This position requires a hybrid work schedule.

Important Notice

PW Water does not sponsor visas or provide employment documentation

Technology Project Manager (Software Implementation and Infrastructure)

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