MERP Systems, a CMMI Level 3 appraised, Microsoft GOLD Partner, and 8(a) services organization is seeking a seasoned Project Manager who can lead key business and technology initiatives from initiation through production close-out. The Project Manager is responsible for the coordination and completion of all aspects of the project on assigned PMO projects, including, but not limited to, project definition, project plans, organizing resources, conducting meetings, requirements gathering, overseeing development, testing, and implementation. This role will involve managing a single significant project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and control of a project to successful completion
• Follow MERP’s established Project management Methodology to ensure project delivery, framework, tasks, activities, and deliverables are represented and accounted for in project plans, timelines, and the system of record
• Schedule and facilitate all project meetings, identify project team and responsibilities, and serve as a single point of contact for projects
• Plan the Discovery process (based on the customer’s business process overview). Drive the discovery sessions by asking all the right questions to extract the required information from the key functional stakeholders
• Monitor Development progress and ensure documented requirements are being met to the customer’s satisfaction
• Test and validate the functionality along with the QA Analyst; document test plans
• Coordinate and schedule periodic and ad hoc check-in calls with the customer; prepare meeting minutes to summarize the discussion and highlight action items
• Lead the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Be the key liaison and manage the relationship with the client’s PM and functional stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks and escalate risk areas to upper management as they arise
• Assist with preparing weekly project status reports and send them to the customer
• Present Sprint demos to the customer before kicking off UAT
• Support and monitor the UAT sessions with the customer’s UAT lead

Experience & Skills Required:

• 3+ years of Project Management experience in the IT Industry
• Experience with at least 4-5 successful new Technical Project implementations
• Exceptional customer management skills
• Advanced Knowledge of the SDLC
• Dynamics 365/Power Apps experience a PLUS

Personality Traits Required

• Ability to act as a liaison between the customer, developers, and other stakeholders
• Ability to multitask and juggle conflicting priorities efficiently
• Clear communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize efforts in a fast-paced environment
• Independent problem-solving skills and strong analytical abilities