Project Manager

About NFF

Since 1996, NFF has designed, architected, and delivered IT network and security solutions to many state, and local government agencies, K-20 educational institutions, federal agencies, and large enterprise businesses across the mid-Atlantic. NFF is a technology services and solutions provider, specializing in next-generation IT infrastructure including networks, data centers, cloud migrations, IT security, collaboration and mobility, and full/part-time staff augmentation services.   Our solutions, professional services and IT staffing portfolio are centered around building more resilient, secure, adaptive, and intelligent IT infrastructure and include comprehensive assessment, architecture, design, integration and installation services, and ongoing performance management services though our Network Operations Center (NOC).  

 

NFF is a Cisco Gold Partner with a Customer Experience Specialization and was a “Cisco Top-5 Mid-Atlantic SLED Partner” in 2019, 2020 and 2022. NFF has maintained Cisco Gold Partnership since 2008, is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia. In addition to Cisco, NFF has key partnerships with many manufacturers and IT solution providers including, Rapid7, Arctic Wolf, VMware, NetApp and Splunk.

 

NFF is a District of Columbia (DC) Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) and a SBA Certified Small Business with headquarters in downtown Washington, DC. Our dedication to quality is reflected in our accomplishment of being awarded multiple ISO 9001:2015 certifications.

About this Position / Responsibilities

NFF Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the day-to-day execution of a multi-year ERP modernization program.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide PM support for all project planning activities, including developing, maintaining, and monitoring (status/progress) project schedules; creating and maintaining project documents; coordinating submissions of workstream weekly status reports; developing PMO status reports; preparing status presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint; reporting status to project managers, project leadership, and organization leadership; and organizing project artifacts.
• Provide quality organization and oversight for all project documents, and maintain all project artifacts, keeping these organized for project team access using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Assist in preparing long- and short-range plans that include project plans, resource alignments, coordination of acquisitions, training, communications, transformation management, change management, user acceptance testing, and go-live preparations.
• Leverage prior experience on projects, or significant segments of complex projects, to:
• Analyze complex project-related delivery dates to create innovative Microsoft Project schedules or Agile Scrum Roadmap Timebox schedules.
• Align schedules with organization calendars, stakeholder groups, functional workstreams, deliverables, and milestones to deliver the project on schedule.
• Monitor progress by tracking and reporting on project milestone progress.
• As required, assist or take responsibility for the analysis, planning, and management activities related to project scope and objectives, including overseeing the RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions) process, the change management process, and the communications process.
• As required, plan and organize the project’s Steering Committee or other project meetings, including documentation of discussions, actions required, and decisions.
• Serve as a liaison between project managers and other stakeholders, facilitating communication.
• Provide PM support for all aspects of the project.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Required 5-7 years’ experience managing large, complex IT projects.
• Required 5+ years’ proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, Project, Box, and Visio (or equivalent tools)
• Required 5+ years’ proven experience with Agile Scrum project management methodology
• Required 5+ years’ proven experience organizing and maintaining project artifacts in Microsoft Teams (or equivalent) for large, complex IT projects
• Required 5+ years’ experience with proven communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to clearly articulate to audiences.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional/Scrum Master certification (Highly Desired)

NFF Disclosures

NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan
• Paid Time Off

NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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