Sr. Project Manager - Hybrid - NFF Inc

Networking for Future, Inc. (NFF) is a Washington, DC based company offering a performance-focused approach to delivering transformational IT business solutions. We take pride in keeping users productive and engaged by providing business and IT teams with the solutions they need to improve their performance in a dynamic, connected world.

NFF is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia with Advanced Specializations in all major IT disciplines. In addition to Cisco, NFF holds key strategic partnerships with VMware, NetApp, Microsoft, Riverbed, Splunk and many System Integrators. NFF is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and has been ranked in Inc. Magazine's 500/5000 Fastest Growing Companies list since 2007.

We offer expert solutions relevant to: Network Infrastructures, Data Center & Cloud, Cyber Security, SMART/IoT Technolgies, Collaboration & Mobility and Workforce Augmentation.

NFF is looking for a Sr. Project Manager to support a Washington DC based Human Services client.  Hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for robust planning across multiple, high-profile projects, including:

• Overall identification of strategic objectives, priorities, critical milestones, required resources, risk mitigation, and dependencies.
• Developing project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with the client’s strategic objectives.
• Overseeing the development and alignment of project plans, including implementation plans, communications plans, and evaluation plans.
• Developing and managing overall project schedule and RAID log.
• Identifying overall project dependencies and risks; driving development of mitigation plans.

Monitoring progress and driving project delivery, including:

• Managing overall communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Overseeing, guiding, coordinating, and supporting project managers.
• Facilitating meetings, kickoffs, status updates, and after-action reports.
• Monitoring overall progress, resources, and support required for success.
• Handling all escalations and generating corrective actions as necessary to keep the project on track.
• Ensuring that project deliverables meet quality standards.

Effective communication, internally and externally, regarding assigned deliverables, projects, and goals, including:

• Overseeing structure, creation, and maintenance of project documentation, such as status reports and data analyses.
• Ensuring effective communication between project teams and stakeholders.
• Communicating project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including project team members, sponsors, and customers.

Ensure effective management of project resources, including:

• Managing resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Overseeing management and documentation of project changes including scope, schedule, and resource changes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project or program management.
• Strong knowledge of relevant government regulations, policies, and procedures related to human services programs including Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) including SNAP and TANF benefits.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders in human services programs.
• Ability to develop and implement program plans, budgets, and resource allocation for public programs.

NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan
• Paid Time Off

NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.