Manager (Jobs in Chicago, IL)   Requirement id 73189 Job title Manager Job location in Chicago, IL Skills required Program Management, Agile Methodologies, Project Planning, Open Date 11-Sep-2018 Close Date Job type Not specified Duration 6 Months Compensation DOE Status requirement --- Job interview type --- Apply    Email Recruiter: coolsoft Job Description Manager: Program Management, Agile Methodologies, Project Planning, Note: Online Submission Submission Deadline: 9/14/2018 03:00:00 PM EDT Start Date: 9/24/2018 End Date: 3/23/2019 Client: Railroad Retirement Board Description: IT Project Manager INTRODUCTION The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for an initial term of six months, leading program activities and serving as a technical authority on Program Management initiative in support of the agencys mission and goals. The position is located in the office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Bureau of Information Services (BIS), U.S. Railroad Retirement Board. The bureau serves a critical aspect of the agencys goal to safeguard its trust funds and agency resources. Besides providing the underlying support for the agencys current operations, the bureau serves as a strategic means of improving the cost-effectiveness of the agencys operations in the future. As Project Manager, the incumbent is responsible for a broad mission of IT responsibility, such as Application Design projects or Infrastructure Services projects that requires the identification and completion of several individual projects. Either independently and subordinate Project Managers, leads all phases, including the coordination and integration of project activities, developing and implementing project plans, providing cost-benefit analysis, designing and conducting analytical studies, managing, leading or administering project resources, defining objectives and risks, developing information systems testing strategies, identifying standards for infrastructure configuration, and developing information security plans and procedures. Tasks and Activities • Leads projects to achieve the desired benefits, ensures adherence to governance and manages stakeholder expectations. Has overall responsibility for timely and insightful performance metrics. Effectively leverages business case analysis including cost benefit and return on investment analysis. • Provides leadership using industry standard best practices such as Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to coach and mentor agency project managers on the successful delivery of critical projects. • Maintains workbench of standard templates for project charter, project planning, execution and control, issue management, risk management, change management, reporting and communication, quality management, financial management, and overall project health check and administration. • Leads and influences project teams to ensure the work product is of high quality and in line with program policy objectives and goals. • Establishes project management parameters, sets priorities, and organizes teams so that accomplished work improves productivity, cost-effectiveness, timeliness, and quality. • Develops project plans and schedules. Oversees project implementation. Estimates resource requirements. Makes or recommends adjustments to account for changes in requirements, advances in technology, or availability of resources. • Oversees the work of contractors and evaluates contractor performance. Engages in contacts with vendors. Negotiates delivery of products and services. Serves as a resource and mentor to other Project Management Staff located throughout the bureau. • Responsible for implementation of all aspects and phases of projects undertaken. Manages overall project and ensures resources are available and directed to meet the specific goals, objectives, risks, roles and responsibilities. Responsible for providing the greatest efficiency and assessment to determine which systematic approach to apply. Provides cost-benefit analysis to management on all phases of the project strategies. • Responsible for meeting and accomplishing the short and long term goals of a broad IT strategy. 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