Role : PMP Project Manager

Location: Hybrid, Locals Only - Richmond, VA 23225

Duration : 12 Months

Description

ES Project Office (PMO) is seeking a Project Mgr to work under a Program Manager on a new statewide enterprise technology project.

The Project Manager will report to the ES Project Office Manager and work within this PMO, but will be directly supporting the Project's Sponsor, Program manager and Project teams.

Project Management responsibilities include:

Managing all aspects of complex, large-scale, high priority projects throughout the project lifecycle, to ensure it is completed on time, within scope, and within budget

Define, document and manage project scope, schedule and budget

Develop, maintain, and distribute standard project management artifacts (i.e. WBS, risk assessments, project charter, RACIs, communication plan, schedule, status reports, etc.)

Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule throughout the project lifecycle

Align project deliverables and milestones with projects strategy and objectives

Manage project within the VITA PMO framework, process, and structure

Manage state level project's within the larger VITA procurement and project management governance processes as directed by PMD & ITIM

Keep leadership and the PMO informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget or results

Facilitate project conference calls, status meetings, planning sessions, and provide for meeting notes

Be a consultant to customers and communicate project status throughout the project lifecycle

Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues

Manage project resources, overseeing day-to-day task execution

Utilizing system-based project management applications; CTP, Planview

The Project Manager should have the following skills;

5 plus years of direct hands-on technical Project Management experience, preferable having managed Virginia state level technology projects

Experience developing and documenting both technical and business requirements

Project Management leadership experience of cross functional matrixed teams

3rd party vendor management experience

Procurement experience preferably associated with a Virginia state technology project

Knowledge of Quality Assurance (e.g. Test Plans, Test Scripts) and best practices

Knowledge of varied technologies: COTS solutions, Security best practices, Cloud-Computing and Data Management

Strong business technical and analytical skills

Attention to detail and logical thinking

Ability to facilitate technical project meetings and translate outcome into project schedules

Ability to oversee and track progress, translating outcomes into management briefings and weekly status reports

Clear, concise and diplomatic written/verbal communication skills across all levels

Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation and customer service skills

Self-motivated team player, able to work cooperatively in a team environment

Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines when required

Effectively manage and solve complex business and technical problems

Aptitude for learning new technologies, applications and business processes

College degree or military experience, Masters degree preferred

Experience using system-based project management applications; Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP), Planview

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required