Project Manager

Summary

Join Anika Systems Incorporated's expanding Federal team as a Project Manager! This remote position (with potential for future office work) requires a U.S. Citizen capable of obtaining a government suitability clearance. You will lead project planning, coordination, and oversight, ensuring successful execution and alignment with organizational goals. Responsibilities include developing detailed project plans, managing resources, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and expertise in risk and change management.

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

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