Client Facing Technical Project Manager Job in Herndon 20171, Virginia US

Modis is seeking a Client Facing Technical Project Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Herndon, VA.

In need of an organized and dedicated client facing technical PM who will work closely with customers regarding pro-active management of their VSAT networks. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the issues facing large service providers and be able to design innovative solutions for specific customer requirements. The technical PM will have the responsibility for full project lifecycle from initial consultation through technical design and delivery. The technical PM will also be able to work on multiple projects, often with competing timescales, and be able to prioritize their work load accordingly.

Company’s software is based on Linux servers running Apache Tomcat, Perl, Java and C++ on the backend and presents the user with an advanced web interface using HTML, CSS and JS/AJAX. A strong familiarity with these technologies is required.

Key Job Responsibilities
•          Thorough understanding of Business Process Analysis and Requirements Gathering
•          Systems analysis and design
•          Software development and liaison with the software development team
•          Project ownership management
•          Software testing
•          Product training
•          Customer management
•          Post-sales support

Qualifications
Education
The successful candidate will have earned a Bachelors Degree in telecommunications, computer science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.

Experience
A minimum of five (5) years experience in satellite communications and complex networks.
Required Skills
•           Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
•           Demonstrable experience in requirements gathering
•           Advanced Linux system administration
•           Problem solving
•           Systems analysis and design
•            Knowledge of Perl or similar scripting language
•            Knowledge of network administration
•            MySQL administration

Beneficial Skills
•           Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
•           Knowledge of Network Management Systems
•           Knowledge of SNMP
•           Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols
•           Experience of satellite communications equipment