IT Project Manager

A managed service provider is looking for an IT Project Manager to help with a government project for one of their clients based in San Diego. This individual will be tasked with overseeing various projects within their client's IT department and implement a strong mix of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. End-to-end knowledge of the SDLC is critical for this position. You will be engaging with stakeholders on a daily basis and utilize strong communication skills to translate projects and solutions into layman's terms for said stakeholders.

Although a lot of the work can be done remotely, our client needs this individual to live within a two hour proximity of San Diego. Upon conversion, you may be required to occasionally go into their Mission Valley office 2-3 times/week depending on the deadlines of specific projects.

Contract Duration: 6 months before conversion
Required Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate stakeholder requirements into actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in conducting research and benchmarking activities.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall.
• Experience working with Jira for user story management
• Experience working with Smartsheet or MS Project

Desired Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and transportation management systems is a plus.
• PMP certification is a plus
• Proven experience in project management within a public government entity

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 100% Project Management

Daily Responsibilities

• 20% Stakeholder Engagement
• 20% Research
• 20% Requirements Analysis
• 20% Budgeting
• 20% Implementation Planning

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.