WHO WE ARE

Supported by more than 4,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

Summary 

Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and reporting on cross functional information technology projects that are significant in scope and impact. 

Essential Duties 

•             Reviews project proposal or plan to determine scope, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project

•             Establishes work plan and resource planning for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel as well as tracking resources against the capital plan

•             Develops/implements project plans/methodologies for complex projects, varying between single and multi-discipline practices

•             Confers with project staff to outline workplan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority; Manages the resources of the project

•             Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget

•             Perform analysis of project management development and success in order to align with company goals and strategies

•             Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required

•             Prepares project reports for management, client, or others, and perform cost management analysis

•             Prepares business case analysis and alternatives for presentation to senior IT leadership

•             Develops and maintains sponsor stakeholder engagement to ensure satisfaction

•             Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems

•             Generate and/or approve purchase orders, rebills, credits

•             Occasional travel may be required

•             Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities 

No direct reports. Proven experience managing project contributors within and across cross-functional teams on projects with senior executive level visibility and enterprise-wide impact. 

Experience 

•             7-10 years of experience, including 4 or more years managing projects.

•             3+ years’ experience with projects related to information technology initiatives, including 2 years focused on Information technology infrastructure initiatives.

•             Experienced managing and supporting ITIL focused enterprises that help align business goals, manage service delivery, handle incidents, and maintain service quality.

•             Experience with Organizational Change Management and PMO Leadership are a plus.

Education 

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.  Advanced degree (MBA or MIS) preferred.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

•             Ability to make sound and logical judgments.

•             Highly experienced and proven track record of project management methodologies and project execution

•             Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

•             Exceptional ability to prioritize and execute tasks under high levels of pressure and to make sound decisions.

•             Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language.

•             Highly self-motivated and directed.

•             Excellent attention to detail.

•             Strong customer service orientation.

•             Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Licenses Registrations 

Project Management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is preferred.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000.  This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.