Professional Solutions Delivered, LLC (ProSoDel) is a total solutions provider for government and commercial customers in the areas of Program Management, Logistics, Organizational Change Management, Communications, Training, and Information Technology (IT) Support Services. We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our team of professionals in support of the Oracle/Linux Opportunity located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This position is not remote and requires in-person attendance Monday – Friday.
Essential Duties & Job Functions:
Responsible for liaising with the customer to garner an understanding of the environment, create and manage a migration plan, and ultimately ensure the project is completed on time and within budget.
Coordinate with customer and Oracle to obtain un-distributed (retired) release patches for RHEL 7, & 8.
Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, budget, and risk assessments, to ensure successful project execution.
Ensure the migration of ~75 Oracle Databases on RHEL 6 to Oracle Enterprise 8 before migration to Oracle, to reduce operational impact.
Ensure the migration of ~25-30 web applications from RHEL 7 to Oracle Enterprise 8 before migration to Oracle, to reduce operational impact.
Coordinate with customer to “freeze” release updates to Dev, AQ, and production environments one-by-one.
Ensure the migration of ~12 RHEL 8 databases/applications to Oracle.
Ensure database and application regression testing on ~75 databases and ~25-30 applications.
Ensure the implementation of DISA STIGs for ~100 Oracle Enterprise 8 instances.
Define project objectives and success metrics, aligning them with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
Provide technical leadership across project teams, leveraging expertise to guide decision-making and problem-solving efforts utilizing Sprint planning/Scrum meetings.
Ensure the technical feasibility of projects, identifying and employing the best technologies and methodologies for project needs.
Lead, motivate, and manage project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Identify team members’ development needs, providing mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.
Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, maintaining open lines of communication to keep all parties informed of project progress, risks, and changes.
Manage stakeholder expectations through regular updates and strategic advisory, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Proactively identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.
Conduct regular risk assessments, adjusting project plans as necessary to address emerging challenges.
Oversee project budgeting, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet project objectives while maintaining financial efficiency.
Monitor and control project costs, providing regular financial reports to stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
Implement quality assurance processes to ensure project deliverables meet the highest standards and comply with relevant industry regulations.
Conduct regular project reviews and audits to enforce compliance with established guidelines and standards.
Determine and allocate necessary resources (human, technical, informational) across project phases to ensure optimal team performance and project outcomes.
If used, manage and negotiate the use of external resources and vendors, ensuring their contributions align with project goals.
Lead projects through to successful completion, ensuring deliverables are met to stakeholders’ satisfaction within agreed-upon timelines and budgets.
Conduct project post-mortems to evaluate successes and lessons learned, applying insights to improve future project management practices.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement within project teams by encouraging innovation and efficiency in processes and methodologies.
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact and application within the organization to drive progress and competitive advantage.
Ensure comprehensive documentation of project plans, progress, changes, and outcomes to facilitate transparency and knowledge sharing.
Prepare and present detailed project reports and dashboards to senior management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and strategic recommendations. Performs related work as assigned.
Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations)
Mandatory
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Certifications:
Must have an Oracle Certification or Linux+ Certification.
Possess an active DoD Approved 8570 IAT Level II or above Certification.
Recognized project management certification, such as the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Experience:
Must have a minimum of 8 years in IT industry with experience in solution delivery with best practices of implementation and any possible pitfalls.
Proven experience working in an agile environment.
Must have previous experience as a Program Manager for developing schedules, tracking actions, and drive projects/programs to completion, controlling project/program schedule, program budget, and effort forecasting.
Strong understanding of Oracle Databases and RHEL environments.
7+ years managing large scale programs and projects spanning multiple technical teams and organizations.
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to render concise reports, summaries, and presentations.
Clearance:
US citizen with active DoD Secret (T3) clearance
Preferred
Master’s degree