Description:
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Project Management, Business Management or a related field appropriate to the work of position AND four years of project management experience that demonstrates knowledge of and skill in project initiation, planning, scheduling, execution and control, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience. OR appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above.
Organization and time management skills to keep projects on track and within budget. Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and management and explain technical issues. Understanding of project budgets and actuals.
Leads internal resources, third parties and vendors through project initiation, planning, execution, control, and closing. Subject Matter Expert on all MRI Project Management tools, to include ServiceNow and JIRA. Understanding of project methodologies to include Agile projects. Understanding of the Marine Corps Assessment and Authorization Process
Ability to take on the following responsibilities with little to no supervision from another project manager
Perform duties as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) as required. Serves as COR in support of other projects when assigned. Able to obtain COR certification within 6 months of employment if not certified already. Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business. Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously.
Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones. Manages all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives. Manage project scope and changes. Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment management activities
Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization. Prepare estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of the project. Procure resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes and quality objectives.
Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chairs the project management team meetings.
Provide status reports to leadership regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues. Understand interdependence between technology, operations and business needs
Act as an internal quality control check for the project. Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution.
Additional Preferred Qualifications: Certified Scrum Manager certification; PMP or Project Management Certifications; Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) trained or active as a COR