Our client is an association of over 12,000 physicians, scientists and public health experts who specialize in diseases. Their mission is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention relating to serious disease.
Position Overview
The Technical Project Manager analyzes and defines organizational and intra-departmental technology needs and manages enterprise and departmental projects. This position provides guidance on technology needs that support the Associations strategic priorities and leads project teams by developing project charters and project timelines and managing projects from end to end. The PM drives results and business solutions by applying industry and project management best practices.
Essential Responsibilities
Consults with stakeholders (to include end users) to establish recommendations and requirements for new or changing initiatives; ensures thorough needs analysis
Scopes requirements as appropriate for business needs; develops and tracks project plans in line with budgetary requirements; provides expertise on related training and education
Manages projects through all life-cycle phases—including keeping all stakeholders appropriately engaged and informed of status, risks, and issues during the course of the project to help ensure projects are completed effectively
Provides technical expertise during all stages of project planning and project implementation
Manages a clear project schedule while also addressing issues, risks, and scope changes; monitors projects for optimal results and efficiencies
Assesses internal technology needs of employees and members, and manages partners and vendors, includes VoIP, video conferencing, office A/V and more.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or the equivalent in experience is required
Requires minimum of seven years’ experience in similar role
Experience in non-profit setting and PMP certification is desired
Required Skills
Excellent project management skills and familiarity with project management software
Superior analytical skills and understanding of business process mapping
Knowledge of systems engineering, SDLC and cloud managed systems
Familiar with CRM, CMS, LMS and/or other common organizational technology tools
Vendor and contractor management experience
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Well versed in software implementation/integration
MS Office applications (Office 365 desirable)
Strong written and oral communications skills
Ability to document clear and accurate requirements and specifications
Ability to manage concurrent projects
This is a long term contract position (initial engagement will be six months – with the likelihood of extension, possible conversion to being a full time employee of our client). Our client is open to 100% remote, partial in office, or full time in office (post Covid) in Arlington VA (22203).
The hourly rate for this position can be up to $110/hr. (1099 or c-2-c), depending on your level of experience. If you would prefer to be an employee of AAJ during the contract period, we can discuss appropriate compensation level. On conversion, the salary will be market rate based on your level of experience, and the work you’ve been doing as a contractor.
If this sounds like you, please respond with your Salary/Hourly rate requirements as soon as possible.
Please no agencies.
About AAJ Interactive Technologies:
AAJ Interactive Technologies, established in 1997 by cutting-edge technology executives, is a technology professional-services company supplying project-based consulting, staff augmentation and recruiting services to leading firms throughout Metropolitan Washington, DC.
We work differently from most of our competition. We have been in both a position of hiring, mentoring and managing large staffs inside a corporate culture, as well as consultants for hire. This unique perspective allows us to understand both sides of this business. We take the time to ensure our consultants/candidates placed will be successful.
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