The pace at which the government is changing, there is a need for technology consulting companies that rise to those challenges by taking a fresh approach to problems, solutions that get to market faster, offer service that exceed the customers’ expectations and disrupt the status quo. Anika Systems is an outcome-driven technology consulting firm that helps federal agencies solve business problems and enable them for the future, with services and solutions spanning Data and Analytics, Intelligent Automation, IT Modernization, Application Development and Cloud Engineering. We’re a team of thinkers, lifelong learners, makers, and doers that deeply understand the Federal government customers missions and goals. Our teams are deeply connected and bring their shared experiences and insights to each and every engagement. Philosophy Anton Chekhov, the famous playwright, about telling versus showing said: “Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” With this "Show me over Tell Me" philosophy that is imbibed in our corporate DNA, we produce Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and delight our customers with solutions, not boring "solution decks". We accomplish these MVPs in our multi-cloud based Virtual Innovation Transformation Acceleration Lab (VITAL), wherein we synthesize ideas into a business concept (intake), select ideas (assess, evaluate, decide) and implement the selected ideas using the appropriate technology (fulfillment). We specialize in building Agency-wide Centers of Excellence for Data and Analytics, Intelligent Automation and Cloud Management.

Job description

Anika Systems Incorporated is looking for a passionate and talented Project Manager to join our expanding Federal team. We are a fast-growing woman-owned small business providing innovative IT solutions for federal government agencies. This opportunity is 100% remote.

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a government suitability clearance.

The Project Manager will provide leadership in planning, coordinating, and overseeing initiatives to ensure successful project execution and alignment with organizational goals. This role involves developing detailed project plans, managing resources, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.
Responsibilities:

Develop comprehensive project plans addressing critical activities, dependencies, resource needs, and schedules, using Microsoft Project for tracking and reporting.
Identify and engage key stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project inputs, outputs, and responsibilities, and aligning project plans with strategic goals.
Provide regular status updates, including Monthly Status Reports, detailing accomplishments, upcoming milestones, and identified risks, along with mitigation strategies.
Collect and document business and technical requirements through interviews, workshops, and stakeholder meetings, clearly outlining current pain points and future goals.
Conduct reviews of existing processes and systems to document the current state and identify opportunities for improvement.
Facilitate regular stakeholder reviews to ensure alignment and validation of requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Plan and execute organizational change management strategies, including readiness assessments and stakeholder analysis to address potential resistance points.
Develop and deliver tailored communication plans and training programs to ensure user adoption and effective use of new solutions.
Monitor and evaluate project performance metrics, providing actionable insights and adjustments to ensure successful integration and delivery of project outcomes.

Requirements:

10+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field.
Expertise in risk management, change management, developing project plans, and project decision-making.
Strong attention to detail with robust product, technology, and industry knowledge.
Familiarity with Federal government agencies

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