IT Project Manager

Duration:7 Months Contract + Possible extensionTitle: IT Project Manager 1063Location: McLean, VA (5 days - Onsite)Start Date: ASAP! Apply NowVisa Status: USC OnlyPFB notes for new exclusive role with Freddie Mac:HM Notes: we are looking for IT PM (really leaning more a product manager) that is willing to learn and strong communication Focus should be JIRA, ServiceNow & exciting about their work!This role functions more like a Product Owner rather than a traditional Project Manager.This is the fourth time the hiring manager has requested this position.The previous candidate was ideal—eager to learn and highly adaptable.Looking for someone with basic Python command knowledge and a solid understanding of the language's foundational concepts (not a developer level role).Candidate will oversee approximately 35 applications, including 3–4 deployments, and will manage end-to-end release activities—from working with development teams, establishing baselines in JIRA, coordinating each development phase, and executing weekly production deployments.The environment is not fully agile—it is a hybrid model blending product delivery and traditional release management.Previously worked with development teams and then work with business sideSTRONG COMMUNICATIONJIRA/ServiceNow and working 8-5PM everyday -> and work 1 -2 times a month at night and would get compedDoes not want 7-10 yearsSomeone that wakes up with a purpose! Think of people eager to grow and help!Reason for the Need: Backfilling for someone that left the roleMust Haves:3+ years of experienceExcellent communicationHands on ServiceNow experienceExperience with creating dashboards in ServiceNowJIRA experienceConfluence WikiBusiness and technical experiencePlusses:Python knowledge – does not have to be very technicalUnix/LinuxAWS backgroundPrevious FreddieDay to Day:Technical Project Manager responsible for monthly software release management processesFocus on code quality, execution of manual regression testing and support automated Junit(s)Collaborate with infrastructure teams and impacted users to coordinate environment changePoint person for Incident Management including communications, resolution and root causeanalysisCreate technical and knowledge documentation, define and drive new proceduresParticipate in on-call schedule (supporting Northern Virginia time zone), and other relatedmanagement and technical dutiesVetted Questions:1)Please describe your approach to communicating effectively across various levels or divisions within an organization.2) Please describe your approach to effectively managing projects in a technical hybrid work environment. Provide specific examples from your experience with details about your own contributions.3) Please describe your most recent project. What was the project? What was your contribution? What tools did you use and what for?Interview Process: 1st Round 60 Minutes – Virtual; 2nd Round – In Person