Senior Project Manager

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.

The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.

We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.

What are we looking for?

The Project Manager shall collaborate with CDRH staff to identify, document, and coordinate project requirements. They shall be responsible for managing, planning, and coordinating multiple projects over their full lifecycle.

Fun stuff you will do on the job:

Collaborate with Office leadership, senior management, and project teams to identify, document, and coordinate project requirements. Additionally, the contractor shall establish some aspects of

project schedules, milestones, and responsibilities of the participating parties.

Manage, plan, and coordinate the full lifecycle of projects ensuring that the goals and objectives are accomplished with the prescribed timeframe.

Develops and establish project scope and project plans and timelines for each assigned deliverable using appropriate software.

Monitor performance to assure commitments of all parties are being maintained.

Generate various reports on progress of projects and various working groups to ensure successful project completion.

Work with leadership team in managing activities of the project team, including scheduling meetings, preparing issue-based agendas and official records of meetings.

Keep abreast of the most recent project management policy and guidance.

Participate in meetings with management and technical specialists across the Center to obtain and present information.

Assemble and prepare materials for presentation or discussions, relative to the progress of work assignments/projects and provide supporting material for higher level management in support of Center projects.

Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor, and summarize progress of projects.

Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.

Lead strategic planning, budgeting, and staffing efforts in response to task requirements.

Formulate, communicate, and enforce quality work standards.

Monitor progress and resolve any identified issues affecting successful product/service delivery.

Ensure compliance with all administrative and contractual requirements.

Serve as primary point-of-contact with government contract and program management staff for reporting project status.

Support any other tasks assigned by Task Order PM and/or designee.

This is you:

Must have or be able to obtain a Public Trust

Must have a minimum of five years of experience managing multiple projects concurrently

Demonstrate effective time management

Strong attention to detail, self-starter, quick and critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong customer service skills

High level of professionalism, diplomacy, and patience

Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively

Able to work independently and with teams

Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodologies, and experience using these methodologies to implement projects within a federal government environment.

Demonstrated knowledge of software development practices, frameworks, and life cycles

Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint Online and Collaboration Tools

You will wow us even more if you have these skills:

General knowledge and experience working with the federal government; especially the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Education & Training:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

DRT's culture is reflective of our core values:

Professionalism: Be a leader and someone your customers and colleagues can count on by taking ownership and accountability for your work. Demonstrate a solution-oriented mindset and bias for action. Show empathy, dignity, and respect for each other. Be "high minded", maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with ambiguity or adversity and stay out of the fray (i.e., avoid drama).

Quality: Do things right and do the right thing. Pursue excellence in your work by delivering quality services and products that provide high value and return on investment (ROI).

Teamwork: Work with each other, the customer, and DRT. Demonstrate flexibility, a positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively to help others and share information.

Customer Mission Focused: Commit to customer success and strive to exceed expectations by understanding the mission, executing the customer's vision, and solving challenges to drive results and achieve mission goals. Build meaningful customer relationships by asking thoughtful questions, listening, and operating transparently.

Growth Mindedness: Commit to company, team, and personal growth. Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit by actively seeking opportunities to support new customer projects and/or solve problems. Actively work to improve your skills, learn to be comfortable with ambiguity, and be resourceful and willing to figure things out and add value.

Our culture fosters teamwork and transparency, empowering you to do great work. Our talented employees drive the success of the company - so our leadership is devoted to your success. We respect you as an individual. We recognize your contributions. We invest in your professional growth. Join us and let's continue to build your career together.

Currently due to the remote working status of the federal government, most DRT employees are teleworking from home and leveraging video conferencing along with other virtual productivity tools. Under normal circumstances, most of our positions are required to report onsite. However, DRT has not yet determined when employees will be required to return to their onsite workspaces. Please be aware that at the time a date is determined to return to the worksite, the requirement of this position may be to report in person to the work location.

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DRT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.