Essential Functions:
DPCG is seeking a versatile Project Manager with current VA experience to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The candidate will be responsible for organizing work & developing processes of a new team around Artificial Intelligence (AI). Must be a self-starter who can quickly identify and track work assignments, conduct research, provide relevant content, offer solutions, and is adaptable. Responsible for client interactions and ensuring coordination and outcomes are accomplished. The environment is dynamic, and the client needs are evolving. Flexibility and forward-thinking views are important for success. Beyond these skills, they also need to communicate to leadership their reasoning and justification for recommendations, requiring excellent communicative, and interpersonal skills.
• Organizes and visualizes team work
• Captures notes, themes, and action items from meetings and discussions and determines next steps
• Ensures action items and milestones are fully documented, are being worked satisfactorily, and completed as planned
• Distills information to succinct content to effectively assist executives in decision making
• Repurposes content for a variety of audiences/stakeholders and uses [i.e. prepares 1-pagers then converts content into a PowerPoint deck and/or converts a PowerPoint deck into a 1-pager]
• Problem solver who assesses requests, determines the necessary tasks, then organizes the team to successfully accomplish the work
• Coordinates and schedules meetings
Required Skills and Experience:
• Current VA OIT experience with active VA system access
• Experience using Jira or similar tool to organize and manage team’s work
• Experience taking imprecise requirements and requests and delivering robust solutions, products, and/or recommendations
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with ability to make recommendations, and a relentless resolve to bring new ideas or iterations
• Proficient in organizing and facilitating meetings at the leadership level
• Completely comfortable with being on camera/video all the time
• Flexibility, ingenuity, creativity, diplomacy, and a willingness to learn and adapt
• Experience working within distributed teams and remote environments
• Proficient in use of Microsoft tools – PowerPoint, MS Teams, Word, and Excel
• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of experience (education substitution allowed with no degree)
Preferred Skills and Experience
• Experience or working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence
• Experience with Jira to capture project tasks, risks, and progress
• Experience developing and implementing new processes
• Experience with SharePoint and Slack
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
• Capacity to think “outside of the box” while communicating or dealing with a variety of situations
EEO Minority/Disabled/Veteran/Female
Location: Anywhere
Posted: Aug. 23, 2024, 7:58 a.m.
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