National Organization - Washington, DC

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Washington, DC

About the position

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is seeking an organized and detail-oriented IT Project Manager to oversee software projects from inception to completion. This role involves collaborating with both internal and external clients to gather and document project requirements, as well as working closely with management to allocate resources effectively. The IT Project Manager will be responsible for motivating software developers and team members, delivering customer presentations, and writing project proposals. Success in this position requires a solid understanding of project estimation techniques, modern software development life cycle (SDLC) methods, and project management tools. Excellent communication and decision-making skills are essential for this role. In this position, the IT Project Manager will discuss potential projects and their parameters with clients, executives, and software developers/QA teams. They will plan the blueprints for software projects, defining project scope, allocating resources, setting deadlines, and establishing communication strategies. The IT Project Manager will ensure that projects remain on schedule and adhere to deadlines, while also overseeing consistent testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting of all products throughout their development stages. Regular meetings will be held to track milestones, deliverables, and any change requests, serving as a liaison to communicate important information regarding project progress. The role also includes delivering completed software products to clients and performing regular checks on product performance. The IT Project Manager will be expected to perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the organization and its mission to improve the lives of those affected by rare diseases.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee software projects from start to finish.
  • Gather and document requirements from internal and external clients.
  • Allocate resources to projects in collaboration with management.
  • Motivate software developers and team members.
  • Deliver customer presentations and write project proposals.
  • Discuss potential projects and parameters with clients, executives, and software developers/QA.
  • Plan blueprints for software projects, including defining project scope and setting deadlines.
  • Ensure projects stay on schedule and adhere to deadlines.
  • Oversee consistent testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting of products.
  • Hold regular meetings to track milestones, deliverables, and change requests.
  • Serve as a liaison to communicate project changes and milestones to stakeholders.
  • Deliver completed software products to clients and check product performance regularly.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, software development management, software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
  • Minimum three years of proven experience in project management and software development.
  • Minimum three years hands-on experience with project management tools such as MS Project, OnePlan, etc.
  • Experience with various SDLC methods, especially Kanban, Agile, and Scrum.
  • PMP certification is a big plus.
  • Good working knowledge of project estimation techniques.
  • Minimum three years hands-on experience with ticket management systems such as Jira.
  • Excellent leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple requests.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in nonprofit organizations.
  • Familiarity with rare diseases and related policies.
  • Advanced certifications in project management.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Collaborative work atmosphere.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Flexible telecommuting options.
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