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<div class="benefits"> <div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div> <ul> <li>401(k) matching</li> <li>Dental insurance</li> <li>Health insurance</li> <li>Paid time off</li> </ul> </div> <div class="trix-content"> <div> <strong>MSM Technology</strong> is seeking to fill the <strong>Project Manager</strong> position. We strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, a matching 401k plan, and other benefits given below, excellent training, and a vibrant working environment. Our employees are exceptional, giving us a competitive advantage by innovating solutions with a strong sense of mission and integrity.<br><br> </div><ul> <li> <strong>Position</strong>: Project Manager</li> <li> <strong>Location</strong>: Remote within DMV area</li> <li> <strong>Clearance</strong>: Public Trust or Higher Clearance</li> </ul><div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><div>The Project Manager serves as the single point of leadership and accountability for the successful delivery of all Network Infrastructure Maintenance and Support Services to the Research Institute client. This individual is responsible for establishing a seamless partnership with the Client’s Project Leader, ensuring flawless execution of all contractual requirements, and proactively managing all aspects of service delivery to provide the best value and lowest risk to Client. The Project Manager will drive the program's success by aligning team performance with the client's mission, guaranteeing compliance with all Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and delivering transparent, timely, and actionable reporting. <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </div><ul> <li> <strong>Client Partnership & Contract Management:</strong>  Act as the primary point of contact for the Client’s Project Leader, fostering a collaborative and transparent relationship. Lead all client-facing meetings, including the initial Kickoff Meeting, Monthly Status Meetings, and Quarterly Business Reviews. Manage contract performance subject to the technical direction of the Client Project Leader, ensuring all work remains within the defined scope and statement of work. Oversee the entire deliverable lifecycle, from submission to formal written acceptance by Client, and manage the resolution process for any rejected deliverables.<br><br> </li> <li> <strong>Service Delivery & SLA Oversight:</strong> Provide ultimate oversight for all service areas, including Network Monitoring and Maintenance, Technical Support, Cloud Connectivity, Disaster Recovery, and Documentation. Rigorously monitor and report on SLA performance, including network uptime, incident response/resolution times, and help desk availability, ensuring all targets are met or exceeded.  Manage the team’s adherence to Client’s change management process for all maintenance and configuration changes.<br><br> </li> <li> <strong>Reporting & Documentation Leadership: </strong>Ensure the timely creation and delivery of all required reports, including Monthly Status Reports, SLA Performance Reports, Network Performance Reports, and Incident Response Reports. Oversee the development and maintenance of the comprehensive Project Management Plan, Transition-In/Transition-Out Plans, and all network documentation and diagrams. Serve as the final quality assurance checkpoint for all documentation to ensure it meets Client’s high standards. Project Planning & Team Leadership: Develop and maintain a detailed project plan consistent with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) framework. Lead and direct the technical team, prioritizing activities, managing resources, and ensuring all personnel understand their roles and responsibilities. Implement ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) best practices across all service delivery processes to ensure efficiency and quality.</li> </ul><div> <strong>Minimum Experience & Education:</strong> </div><ul> <li>A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in IT Project Management.</li> <li>A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing federal or commercial contracts for IT infrastructure, managed services, or network operations and network modernization (preferred experience in Cisco Meraki networks).</li> <li>Demonstrated experience managing a program of similar size and complexity continuously for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years for a single client. </li> <li>Must have experience managing stringent SLAs for network up-time and incident response time. </li> <li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. </li> </ul><div> <strong>Mandatory Certifications:</strong> </div><ul> <li>Project Management Professional (PMP)® from the Project Management Institute (PMI).</li> <li>ITIL® v4 Foundation certification. </li> </ul><div> <strong>Required Skills and Knowledge:</strong> </div><ul> <li>Expert-level knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) framework on government or commercial contracts. </li> <li>Proven ability to manage projects with stringent, financially backed Service Level Agreements (SLAs), including tracking, reporting, and remediation. </li> <li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with extensive experience presenting to and collaborating with senior client stakeholders.</li> <li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and direct a multi-disciplinary technical team.</li> <li>Proficiency in managing contract deliverables, including quality assurance, submission, and formal acceptance processes.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in risk management, change control, and quality surveillance.</li> <li><strong><em>Must reside in or have the ability to commute to the Washington, DC, metropolitan area for on-site meetings as required, at no additional cost to the client.</em></strong></li> </ul><div> <br><br> </div><div>If you are interested in this position, please send me a copy of your latest resume at usman.khan<a href="http://jenny.farooq@iquasar.com/">@iquasar.com</a> with the information requested below: Also, please let me know what time/number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position, or this is not a right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends/networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you!</div><ul> <li>Availability to start a new job</li> <li>Best Rates</li> <li>Contact #</li> </ul><div>Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions (s) you may have. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.<br><br>Regards,</div><div> </div><div>Usman Khan<br>Technical Recruiter<br>Representing:<br>MSM Technology, LLC <br>Office: (703) 936-6001 Ext. 582<br>Direct: (703) 662-0528<br>usman.khan<a href="http://jenny.farooq@iquasar.com/">@iquasar.com</a><br><br>Please consider the environment before printing this email.</div><div>MSM Technology is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</div> </div> <p>This is a remote position.</p>

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