Project Manager

PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements and maintains mission-critical solutions for federal and local governments. We’ve been committed to sustainable growth since our inception in 1973, striving for continual improvement without ever losing sight of our core values: transparency, integrity, and teamwork. We provide the tools and path for each employee to be successful – and in return, ask you to play a pivotal role in helping your peers and clients be successful, providing top-notch teamwork and service. Peace of Mind at PURVIS Systems means knowing your work provides immeasurable value to our team, our partners and our clients.

PURVIS Systems is seeking resumes for a Project Manager to manage and oversee Fire Station Alerting projects. Project requirements include system design, development, configuration, installation, training, testing and cutover. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the customer and PURVIS, while managing both internal and external resources, including subcontractors.

• Serve as the primary customer interface for project implementation and execution.
• Provide end-to-end ownership of projects, including defining scope, establishing timelines, managing budgets and delivering results.
• Set project goals that align with customer and company objectives and develop and implement plans to meet those goals.
• Manage and coordinate internal project team members, assigning responsibilities and driving accountability.
• Oversee third-party contractors and subcontractors, including: draft scopes of work and deliverable expectations; manage schedules and dependencies; ensure quality and compliance standards are met; approve invoices and monitor financial impact against project budget.
• Conduct risk assessments and risk mitigation for projects
• Use CRM or other project management tools as required to track and document project schedule, progress, priorities, activities/meetings, milestones and risks/risk mitigation.
• Prepare and deliver progress reports as required
• Organize and lead internal and external meetings to discuss project goals, progress, challenges, and solutions.

• Requirements gathering (operational, external system interfaces, infrastructure, equipment needs, installation, and deployment)
• Control over integration of external systems (requirements, testing, acceptance)
• Material production, configuration, installation, and test
• System documentation & training
• Software enhancement, configuration, and deployment
• Network integration and test
• QA/SVT testing of hardware and software
• Acceptance testing with customer
• Operational cutover to new system

• Minimum of five (5) years experience managing multi-faceted technical projects
• A four (4) year business or technical degree. PMP certification is not required but is beneficial. Applying standard PMP principles to manage projects is expected.
• A working knowledge of software development and integration along with technical networking is desirable
• Ability to work both independently and across multiple disciplines including contracts, sales, finance and technical teams
• Experience interfacing directly to customers and subcontractors regarding project implementations
• Demonstrated leadership capability
• Proficient knowledge and use of MS Project, CRM tools, and the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
• Excellent written, verbal and briefing skills

This position will require an FBI Background investigation. Travel will be required for the position – typically 1-3 weeks per project.

The PURVIS Team values the health and financial security of every employee. This is why we have chosen to offer all full‐time employees a comprehensive package of group benefit programs with enrollment options intended to offer flexibility – in both plan selection and level of coverage to maximize the value of your benefits as cost effective and affordable without compromising quality.

PURVIS values the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.