Project Management / Technical Oversight

As the Project Manager at Node. Digital, your primary responsibility will involve coordinating and overseeing the management of work performed under BPA Calls, acting as the main point of contact for the Department. You will work independently, ensuring that all project phases are effectively executed and monitored. This includes managing subcontractors and resources, guaranteeing the quality and timeliness of deliverables, and fostering a collaborative environment among your team members.

To be considered for the Project Manager position at Node. Digital, candidates should possess over 15 years of IT experience, with at least 10 years in leading large, complex Federal IT projects. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is strongly preferred, and experience with low-code information management systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Online is essential. Additionally, candidates should have excellent communication skills and industry-recognized Agile certifications.

Node. Digital is dedicated to supporting its Project Managers through competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside long-term disability and a 401K plan. To enhance your skills, we also provide online training programs and generous PTO, ensuring you can maintain a healthy work-life balance while achieving professional development.

At Node. Digital, we emphasize Agile Project Management methodologies due to their effectiveness in delivering projects rapidly and flexibly. As a Project Manager, you will utilize best practices from PMBOK and implement Agile frameworks to ensure that all project objectives are met efficiently and that stakeholder engagement remains high throughout the project lifecycle.

At Node. Digital, core values like Mission First, Simplifying Complexity, and a focus on the Right People are foundational to our success. As a Project Manager, you will embrace these values, ensuring that the customer’s mission aligns with your own efforts, while simplifying processes to enhance agility and effectiveness in project delivery.

In answering this question, highlight key projects where you've played a significant leadership role. Discuss the scale of the projects, your specific responsibilities, and how you managed stakeholders. Showcase any relevant achievements and reflect on challenges faced and overcome.

This is an opportunity to discuss your familiarity with various methodologies. Explain your preference for Agile or PMBOK, giving reasons such as flexibility, stakeholder involvement, and delivery timelines. Highlight how these methodologies have contributed to successful projects in your past.

Discuss strategies you implement to enhance communication, such as regular updates, Agile ceremonies (like daily stand-ups), and using collaboration tools. Emphasize the importance of clear and open communication in fostering a collaborative environment.

Provide a specific instance where conflict arose, your approach to resolving it, and the outcome. Your answer should demonstrate your problem-solving skills and ability to maintain team cohesion under pressure.

In your response, outline the risk management framework you employ. Discuss identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, along with how you communicate these risks to stakeholders and keep them informed.

Explain your method of task prioritization, such as using a matrix or Agile backlog refinement sessions. Highlight how you assess urgency, importance, and dependencies when making prioritization decisions.

Here you should detail your experience with low-code platforms like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Online. Share specifics of projects where you implemented these systems and describe your role in organizing their deployment and operation.

Discuss metrics and benchmarks you use for evaluating success such as stakeholder satisfaction, meeting deadlines, and achieving project objectives. Include examples of how you've measured success in past projects.

Explain your process for managing scope creep through change requests, initial assessments, and communication with stakeholders. Illustrate how you ensure that any adjustments align with project goals.

Emphasize the vital role team engagement plays in project success. Discuss your strategies for fostering engagement, such as empowering team members, encouraging feedback, and recognizing contributions to keep morale high.