What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Vector Consulting, Inc?
Job Details
Our government client is looking for a Project Manager on a hybrid 9 months renewable contract role in Mechanicsville, VA
Position – Project Manager
Job Description:
·Clearly identify and articulate project objectives and goals and ensure they are achieved
·Develop comprehensive project plans and manage project portfolios that encompass scope, timelines, dependencies, budgets, resources and milestones
·Conduct effective project stakeholder analysis to ensure that the right individuals and groups are engaged in the appropriate activities for the duration of the project
·Ensure all activities align with the project strategy and project goals, and coordinate efforts across various teams to maintain progress and quality
·Create and maintain detailed documentation of tasks, processes, and decisions to track progress and maintain accountability
·Lead and coordinate pre-project impact analysis activities
·Partner with other IT resources to validate and ensure that technical feasibility, quality assurance, and maintainability goals of the project are met
·Swiftly identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies
·Request and allocate resources based on project requirements and availability
·Track and seek to obtain resolution to issues that jeopardize attainment of project goals
·Simultaneously manage multiple high-priority, complex projects
·Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
·Lead and coordinate project teams by mentoring and motivating members, fostering a collaborative and communicative environment
·Define project roles and responsibilities to ensure that the team works cohesively and efficiently
·Manage coordination between various teams and stakeholders, swiftly resolving any conflicts or issues to maintain smooth project execution
·Establishes clear and appropriate communication channels to ensure that all stakeholders (business, IT, and/or 3rd party vendor) are informed and engaged
·Organize effective meetings to address concerns and provide valuable feedback, ensuring everyone is aligned with project goals
Highly Desired:
·Previous use of Jira for project tracking and management
·Previous experience on both custom in-house developed software and COTS/SaaS implementation & maintenance projects.
Required/Desired Experience:
- 8 years of IT software project management experience Required
- 10 years of Experience and comfort in managing projects using varying methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid, etc.) Required
- 10 years of Excellent issue, risk, decision and change control capabilities Required
- 10 years of Ability to establish key processes and norms that are necessary to monitor and control the project in the absence of existing standards and processes Required
- 10 years of In-depth problem solving and conflict resolution skills necessary to resolve disagreements between stakeholders and/or team members Required
- 10 years of Possesses excellent time management skills in order to accomplish all of the administrative tasks necessary to keep the project under control Required
- 10 years of Experience and comfortable in developing a project approach that meets the needs of the project stakeholders Required
- 10 years of Effectively manages scope, schedule and budget to meet project goals and objectives Required
- Active PMP cert (pls upload a copy of the cert under the Reference tab) Required
- 4 years of Previous use of Jira for project tracking and management Highly desired
About Vector:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY
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