Performance Project Manager - NASA

Rothe is seeking a Performance Management / Project Manager to provide remote project management support for the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in support of the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS) contract. eMITS is the Agency’s enterprise-level contract creating and delivering multimedia and technical communications through the use of the internet, digital platforms, and IT management for NASA’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Office of Communications (OCOMM). From photographing rocket launches and recoveries, to producing engaging videos, to information technology management, to using social media to share NASA’s message, eMITS integrates services for NASA IT and provides NASA’s communication to the outside world. Come join us in support of NASA’s mission to inspire the world through information and discovery. This is a REMOTE ROLE supporting NASA HDQSalary is: 134,000 - 145,000 This Performance Management / Project Manager position will include but not be limited to the following activities:  Provide Business Service expertise related to Performance Management, performance metrics, and risk management. Create Decision Packages for review and analysis by the OCIO Management Board to support progress of Performance and Risk Management.  Lead the Performance Management Working Group, an established working group of professionals that create and report on the OCIO and Center Objective and Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).     Manage portfolios of complex, cross-organizational information technology projects and efforts, directing and integrating the activities of multiple project operations. Solicit and maintain executive buy-in to facilitate the recognized goal(s) of a portfolio or large-scale initiatives. Identify and manage cross-element, cross-organization dependencies, constraints, and risks. Provide Agency IT project managers with guidance on OCIO Program and Project Management policies and procedures related to project governance, milestones, key decision points and system engineering reviews. Assist with the formulation of each effort's strategic and operational plans to ensure integration and portfolio alignment. Align portfolio approach, impact, and timing with the broader environment and proactively mitigating risks to the schedule and resolving or escalating conflicts. Coordinate with Customer Engagement representatives on communications with internal/external stakeholders and customers ensuring they are informed of progress, deviations from plans, and risks. Track each project plan and assist with the prioritization of critical resources while advising project managers on how to keep the project on track or developing an alternate course of action. Gather IT requirements in executive meetings and provide updates to support the operations for Agency Level Offices, Service Lines, and Projects. Synthesize data captured using custom tools in the Enterprise Program/Project Management Tool for the OCIO. Interface with Senior Government IT Executives using appropriate means of communication. This position will be responsible for providing the following deliverables: Manage large portfolios of information technology projects, directing, and integrating the portfolio's operations. Coordinate the efforts of direct reports or team members to ensure that required tasks are accomplished on schedule and within budget. Identify and manage project dependencies, constraints, and risks. Provide Project Lifecycle documentation to support project managers through the project lifecycle. Create and present executive level presentations representing the portfolio of projects and performance management working group recommendations.  Provide Weekly Status Updates to support Management review of progress.  Create, track and report on Risks for Portfolio and Projects. Document requirements to feed Enterprise solution tools. Analyze current and planned OKRs and KPIs against the Agency IT Strategic Plan and the OCIO 2025 Goals.   Remote, hybrid, and onsite positions the employee bears travel costs to nearest NASA Center for badging and issue of NASA IT equipment for both onboarding and offboarding. EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS WORK REQUIREMENTS:Minimum education - BA/BS in Project Management, Communications, Business Administration, or an IT related discipline with Minimum experience - 8 years  EXPERIENCE/COMPENTENCIES/SKILLS:Minimum Requirements: 6+ years of project management experience 3-5 years of business/mission (outcomes/impacts), strategic/tactical (project planning) and operational (implementation/service/product delivery) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Experience with Risk Management and best practices Experience using tools for requirements gathering and implementation  Experience in creating and maintaining Integrated master schedules and applying earned value management techniques (desired, not required)Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, One Drive), SharePoint, and Box. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Qualifications: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint Strategy Management  ITIL Certification (desired, not required) Microsoft SharePoint (desired, not required) Microsoft Project (desired, not required) Rothe is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.Rothe shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).  These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.Our stated salary range represents a general guideline. However, Rothe considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as current market conditions, the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, and skills.