Sr. Project Manager (5437)

As Sr. Project Manager, you’ll be passionate about IT Operations, project planning and execution, and business growth. You must have strong communication and leadership skills to interact with client business leaders, stakeholders, and other senior level executives. You must also have the ability to manage people and solve complex problems.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• You'll develop, cultivate, and manage client relationships
• You’ll maintain lines of communication and delivery with government contracts and contracts technical representative staff
• You’ll team build and promote the empowerment of the team, ensure that each team members is fully engaged in the program and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high-levels of quality for the team
• You'll prioritize, lead, and manage tasking of the program team and completion of assignments
• You’ll evaluate, prioritize, and manage impacts of program scope changes
• You’ll escalate program risks to the appropriate MetroStar and client stakeholders
• You’ll report to senior leadership from both internal and Department of State executives.
• You’ll report to the Program Manager who will provide support, guidance, information and resources to help you be successful.
• You’ll contribute and assist with internal reports and duties for the Program Manager to help manage success for the Program.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• You have an active Secret security clearance
• You have 10+ years of project management experience
• You have 5+ years of Agile SDLC Project Management experience, leading the development of complex application in a cloud environment
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; graduate level studies and/or additional training in technical subjects is highly desirable
• You have experience with data center operations, IT Infrastructure management, systems engineering, or IT program management
• You have a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• You have CompTIA, CISSP, Microsoft or ITIL Certifications
• You have strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
• You have strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands.
• You have strong knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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