Project Manager/Business Operations Manager
ECS is seeking a Project Manager/Business Operations Manager to work in our Remote office . Job Description... Lead and coordinate Business Operations cadence and regular meeting preparation and facilitation for Business Unit Operations Create and develop standard reporting for the Business Unit Streamline Business Operations activities to help lean out operational processes. Train other PMs and Supervisors in systems and processes for effective operations Leads project management activities for major Projects that support business operations, programs, and services. Ensures that initiatives are supported by business case development, requirements definition, project planning, and return-on-investment analysis. Manages quality control and risk mitigation for assigned projects. Facilitates discussions on the importance of improving processes prior to implementing technology. Coordinates activities and tracks projects for a large variety of simultaneous initiatives that support activities, programs, and services. Tracks quality control, timeliness and risk for assigned projects, as needed. Reviews existing business processes and recommends areas of improvement. Facilitates discussions on the importance of improving processes prior to implementing technology and ensures that change management support is provided to customers throughout the process. Provides expert advice on project scope, resources, and schedules. Work with business owners to thoroughly identify business unit objectives. Applies best practices and methods to translate business unit objectives into functional requirements. Works with technology subject matter experts to translate functional requirements into technical requirements. Prepares reports on project performance and earned value. Works with subject matter experts and business unit leads in developing solid project plans and shepherd initiatives through system development lifecycle. Leads, motivates, and supports multi-functional project teams from the concept phase through requirements definition, planning, design, development, testing, and maintenance of projects. Provides advice and consultation to senior management, program owners, and sponsors to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, and meet their expectations. Participates in phase, milestone, and final project reviews; identifies project documentation requirements. Provides expert advice and consultation to senior management, program owners, and sponsors to assess business requirements, provide information and assistance, and coordinate resolution of project-related issues. Participates in phase, milestone, and project reviews and identifies project documentation requirements. Works with subject matter experts to document user acceptance test plans and coordinate the execution of user acceptance testing; gathers and collates user acceptance test results and reports same to management. Prepares and gives presentations or briefings on all aspects of assigned projects or programs. Communicates key project information between program sponsors, business unit customers, and stakeholders, while meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Serves as a point of contact to all program owners on project management-related inquires. Champions the use of common processes and tools and ensures compliance with established standards. Salary Range: $130,000-$140,000 General Description Of Benefits Required Skills: At least 5 years of specialized experience conducting project tracking/support management for major IT system development projects At least 2 years of experience in the role of consultant to business customers assisting in the definition and collation of business requirements Project management of large-scale system implementation, especially those associated with audit, investigative, legal, or human resources operations Experience serving in the role of consultant to customers in the defining of requirements and the implementation of large-scale systems Ability to plan, organize, and direct activities associated with the execution of projects through a defined system development lifecycle Demonstrated experience with project management / project tracking tools Demonstrated experience tracking team or project activities and being responsible for supporting simultaneous, high-value projects Ability to work independently in a cross-functional environment and coordinate project activities Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with senior-level management and customers Proven ability to recap and document meeting results within a day of occurrence Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize competing needs Desired Skills: Experience with ECS Accounting and Workforce systems and processes Advanced certification or advanced studies in Project Management Ability to apply Project Management best practices, but with a flexible adaptation Strong can-do attitude, willing to do whatever it takes to support projects Experience with SharePoint or other collaboration tools Excellent time management skills Prior experience contracting with a government agency Experience leading business process and business re-engineering discussions ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans. ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People Apply Job!