The goal of HP's Enterprise Services practice is to establish HP as the world's leading information technology company; to be the best at helping customers manage and transform their IT environments to optimize business outcomes; and to be the provider of choice for IT infrastructure solutions that support the mission of our clients in the Federal marketplace.

This is an exciting time to join HP's Federal Consulting practice! We are experiencing year over year growth, outpacing our market. We continue to capitalize and grow our key solution areas:

Telecommunications

Cisco Products

Cabling

Avaya Products a Benefit

As part of our team, you'll work with IT industry experts, making significant contributions to the overall success of projects. You will also have the opportunity to pursue certifications and participate in various training initiatives related to your career interests.

We value and respect the work that goes into maintaining your clearance levels in the Intelligence Community and will position you on our initiatives to utilize their present status as well as work with you whenever possible to enhance and increase the clearance levels.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The Project Manager has overall responsibility for successful delivery of the assigned program(s).  A Project Manager is responsible for large, complex, high risk  programs, $8M - $40M.  Although the PM does not have direct reports, s/he is a functional manager for the project team of 40+ people.   S/he follows HP's Global Method.   Will build and maintain relationships with client senior executives.

In this entirely Onsite customer-facing role, you will help customers to define and implement complex integrated solutions that optimize their technology to support and grow their business.  By assessing and understanding current and future technical and business needs, you'll build and present demonstrably best value hp solutions and partnering services, working hand in hand with our sales force and other specialists.  Having made the convincing case, you'll then have overall authority for the costing, scheduling, planning & tracking, terms & conditions and risk management of the project through its entire life cycle, delivering profit and total customer satisfaction.



As a leader in the application of standard project management technology and tools, you will also coach, counsel, mentor and motivate junior project managers.  These duties will include the following:

• Manages activities of individual contributors and/or level 1 managers with accountability for a large multi-department area(s) or location(s) with significant impact on business unit results and organizational strategy.


• Applies expert subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving most complex business/technical issues within established policies.


• Acts as a key advisor to senior management on the development of overall policies and long-term goals of the organization.


• Plans, directs, and monitors highend operational/tactical activities of Staff (10 or more). Staff members' primary focus is on either high-end tactical or broad strategic issues or a combination of both.


• Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. 

U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE NEEDED:  Top Secret 

Bachelor's (undergraduate) or Master's (graduate) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, MIS Industrial Engineering or industry related discipline

At least 3 years managing programs within the Federal Agencies.

At least 5-7years project management experience.

PMP certification is a real plus

Technology knowledge:  networking systems and solutions, Telecommunications knowledge preferably with Cisco gear, Avaya voice products

Project management skills; Demonstrated leadership abilities

Leadership skills and proactive approach

Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision or guidance from others

Broad knowledge of computer technology and future trends

In-depth knowledge of project management methodology including commercial, technical and legal issues

Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills

Mentoring and coaching ability

Interpersonal sensitivity and responsiveness to customers.