Project Manager

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance
- PMP Certification
- Experience working on technical programs within an enterprise environment
- Strong experience utilizing MS Project
- Understanding how to work between functional and matrixed organizations
- Experience managing projects with high performance in risk management, variances and managed
- Strong communication and organization skills

JOB DESCRIPTION
Insight Global is looking for cleared Project Managers sitting in NW, DC to support a large government client. Responsibilities will include:

Strategic Planning and Direction:
* Align project with agency goals and national priorities: Translate broad innovation mandates into concrete project objectives with measurable outcomes.
* Conduct environmental scans and competitor analysis: Identify relevant trends, potential partners, and competitive landscape to inform decision-making.
* Develop innovation roadmap: Chart the project's course, outlining key milestones, potential pivots, and risk mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Management and Engagement:
* Cultivate diverse stakeholder buy-in: Actively engage stakeholders across sectors (government, industry, academia) fostering collaboration and consensus-building.
* Navigate complex regulatory landscapes: Ensure project activities comply with relevant regulations while advocating for necessary flexibilities to support innovation.
* Manage stakeholder expectations: Proactively communicate project progress, potential challenges, and adjustments while maintaining transparency and trust.

Communication and Outreach:
* Articulate the project's value proposition: Communicate the project's benefits and
impact to a variety of audiences in clear and compelling language.
* Develop effective communication channels: Utilize diverse communication channels to engage stakeholders, build public awareness, and share lessons learned.
* Measure and communicate project impact: Track and evaluate the project's impact on its intended beneficiaries and broader society.
* Embrace risk management: Develop strategies to anticipate and mitigate risks associated with innovative approaches.
* Promote a culture of learning and adaptation: Foster continuous learning and adaptation within the project team to embrace new information and adjust strategies.
* Build capacity for future innovation: Contribute to building internal capacity within the agency to sustain and expand innovation efforts.
Project Planning and Initiation:
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive Project Management Plan (PMP) aligned with
federal acquisition regulations and PMI best practices.

SUB - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS
* Define project scope, schedule, objectives, deliverables, and timelines quality metrics.
* Identify and manage project stakeholders.
* Embrace risk management: Develop strategies to anticipate, analyze, and mitigate risks associated with innovative approaches. Establish risk register and risk responses based on risk category.
* Establish change control process.
* Develop project document repository and knowledge management framework.

Project Execution and Control:
* Manage project tasks, resources, and budget.
* Monitor project progress and identify potential deviations from the plan.
* Control project quality via inspections or other measures.
* Implement corrective actions to address issues and risks.
* Track and communicate project performance metrics.
* Conduct regular status meetings with stakeholders.

Compensation:

$55-70/HR

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.