Elite Technical is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a long term opportunity with a highly regarded defense company in New England. The selected candidate will be responsible for the development of accurate, timely and detailed cost estimates in the execution of this business unit's IT projects. The individual will facilitate, coordinate and document the IT solutions developed by SMEs and other business professionals in this unit and will prepare and deliver the cost estimate to the business for consideration. The Project Manager is also responsible for leading and managing a range of technical projects and serves as a liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. The Project Manager prepares and develops the project management plan and identifies the technical and business resource needs, and will drive the execution of medium and large scale projects, utilizing standardized project management tools, processes, and PMI methodologies to provide the customer the requested deliverables.

This is a contract position which may present the opportunity to convert to direct hire with the client down the road. Due to the nature of the work performed by this client, any candidate seeking consideration must be a U.S. citizen.

Required Skills

Bachelor's Degree in business, business management, Information technology, or similar field required.
5+ years of project management experience in information technology.
Ability to manage many complex projects simultaneously in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
Agile/Scrum experience.
Ability to apply defined project controls to identify, communicate, and manage project scope, project management plan, and project progress/performance.
Skills necessary to plan and track projects; operations metric performance for multiple projects; conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis.
Knowledge and understanding of project planning, finance, and change management principles.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products Including Visio and Project.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.