Agile Project Manager - EEI

Company: ICF
Location: Reston
Posted on: April 22, 2024

Job Description:

Description
Agile Project Manager (Remote)
Energy, Environment and Infrastructure
Location: Portland, OR or Reston, VA Preferred. (Remote - Home Office with occasional Local Travel)
Are you ready to make a difference?
Seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to support ICF's Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure (EEI) Group - Custom Software Solutions Team. The team supports multiple work streams including software product development, software operations and maintenance, and exploring innovation opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who combines agile project management with a growth mindset and practical 'get it done' work style.
The role requires expertise in managing multiple concurrent software development projects including project intake, prioritization, set-up, planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project financial management, and managing project delivery. Software development will be wide ranging including full stack web development, analytic models with no user experience (UX), low code, and system integration use cases. Must possess superb communication, analytical and time management skills. In addition, you must demonstrate the ability and desire to continually learn new technologies in a changing environment; analytical and problem-solving way of thinking; overall resilient, flexible, and enthusiastic personality.
Why you will love working here:
Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance.
Investment of community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities.
Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase. Plan and access to professional development resources.
And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!).
What you will be doing:

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  Set-up and manage the project intake and prioritization process.
  
  
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  Maintain a picture of demand for the team's services and corresponding team allocations; act to ensure demand/capacity is balanced.
  
  
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  Set-up and manage projects according to ICF's established project management processes, including establishing project charge codes, financial management, and status reporting.
  
  
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  Work with the team to establish ways of working and management systems that are effective and efficient for the size, scope, and complexity of the team's workload.
  
  
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  Anticipate and identify potential problems or risks for both the project and present alternative solutions to problems.
  
  
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  Effectively communicate with team members, business owners, and stakeholders on topics i.e. team capacity, product/project status, risks, issues, and resource needs.
  
  
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  Manage expectations and maintain constant contact with business owners and stakeholders to solicit feedback, resolve issues, and ultimately achieve satisfaction through proactive communications and value delivery.
  
  
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  Drive change within the team and organization to improve processes, performance and outcomes.
  
  
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  Ensure agile methodologies enforce project standards throughout the software development and operations and maintenance lifecycles.
  
  
  What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
  
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    Bachelor's degree (in Business, project management, computer science, engineering, geography/geospatial data science or relevant area of focus.) and
    
    
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    Current Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
    
    
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    Current Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
    
    
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    5+ years of agile software development project management experience.
    
    
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    3+ years of experience in managing multiple concurrent projects with a successful track record of delivering projects on scope, on time, on budget, on quality and on benefit.
    
    
    What we would like you to have:
    
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      Experience managing projects with geospatial, analytics, modeling, lidar and cloud technologies.
      
      
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      Experience in managing projects that cross multiple business divisions or lines of business.
      
      
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      Capable of gaining support for initiatives through influence and use of business rationale.
      
      
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      Proven ability to make and implement tough decisions.
      
      
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      Understanding and drive to leverage emerging capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for meaningful benefit in project management responsibilities.
      
      
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      Demonstrated ability to manage the details of projects to drive them to fruition.
      
      
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      Excellent communication, collaboration, team building and relationship management skills.
      
      
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      Ability to implement ways of working tailored to the size, scope, and complexity of the need.
      
      
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      Ability to communicate with business partners, senior executives, and strategic partners.
      
      
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      Proven ability to make and implement decisions related to prioritizing workloads.
      
      
      Working at ICF
      ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
      We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .
      Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
      Read more about workplace discrimination rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf) , the Pay Transparency Statement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) , or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity)
      Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:
      $102,285.00 - $173,884.00
      Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

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