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Senior Project Manager
Rockville, MD

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Job Description

Overview

Medical Science & Computing (MSC) is an exciting growth oriented company, dedicated to providing mission critical scientific and technical services to the Federal Government. We have a distinguished history of supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other government agencies. MSC offers a dynamic and upbeat work environment, excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, Medical and Flexible Spending Accounts, Pre-Tax Transit Assistance and tuition reimbursement. If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

Duties & Responsibilities

MSC is currently searching for a Senior Project Manager to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This opportunity is full-time and on-site in Rockville, MD.

Position Summary:

Serves as the Senior Project Manager for a large, complex biomedical informatics contract.

Skills & Responsibilities:

* Develop and maintain project/program plans and schedules.
* Monitor the performance of each task or group of tasks and informs the government lead of all problems and accomplishments.
* Serve as technical authority for specific tasks and participate in identifying and implementing solutions to delays and roadblocks.
* Direct systems analysts, programmers, other technical personnel on assigned work.
* Provides on-site technical direction.
* Lead regular project/program planning and status meetings, documenting decisions and action items.
* Analyze project management needs and tailor industry best practices to suit the environment; apply a wide range of traditional and agile principles to provide responsive and effective project management solutions.
* Apply knowledge of federal government planning, programming, and budgeting as well as resource planning and execution processes, to support customer program planning, decision briefings, and progress assessment across multiple projects.
* Develop templates, procedures, and guidelines for managing project information and deliverables.
* Track progress and report on status and metrics at task/work package and project level.
* Raise issues and exceptions; follow-through to resolution.
* Devise clear risk mitigation strategies and engage appropriate stakeholders.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

* B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related medical, scientific, or technical discipline is required.
* Ten years of progressively responsible experience successfully managing projects and programs in relevant domains such as biomedical informatics, system design software development, or application support.
* Experience working with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
* Experience supporting biomedical and/or research information technology and informatics contracts.
* Client interface experience; proven experience managing client expectations & relationships.
* Prior experience managing and/or participating in large, integrated teams including client, subcontractors, and other third-party vendors.
* Proven knowledge of program management, performance management, finance and governmental procurement.
* Experience in the financial success of complex projects.
* Experience working in agile environments is a plus.
* Knowledge and experience with NIH processes, procedures, technologies, and applications are a plus.
* Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Certifications:

* Project Management Institute (PMI) certified Project Management Professional (PMP) required.
* ITIL v3 preferred

Medical Science & Computing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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