Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for this hybrid position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage 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, MS schedule, status reports, etc.)
• Ensure applicable project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule throughout the project lifecycle
• Align project deliverables and milestones with projects strategy and objectives
• Facilitate project meetings, create and distribute meeting notes
• Manage project within the PMO framework, process, and structure
• Manage projects within procurement and project management governance processes as directed by the Project Management Office
• Keep leadership and key stakeholders informed of issues that may impact project completion, budget, or results
• Facilitate project conference calls, status meetings, and planning sessions, and provide 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; Microsoft Project, MS Office, Planview, SharePoint, Teams, etc.
• Aligning TS special projects with a TS and Enterprise mission and objectives
• Collaborating with managers regarding special project planning and execution
• Reviewing project portfolios to ensure they abide by strategic decisions and the company's

Skills & Requirements:

• 5-10 plus years of direct hands-on technical Project Management experience, preferably having managed Virginia state-level technology projects
• Project Schedule development experience along with 3rd party vendor schedule integration
• Experience developing and documenting both technical and business requirements
• Budget, scope, and risk/issue management experience
• 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 and security, Infrastructure, Cloud-Computing, and Data Management best practices are a plus
• Strong business, technical and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and logical thinking
• Ability to facilitate technical project meetings and translate the 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, Masters degree preferred
• Experience using system-based project management applications: Microsoft Project and Planview
• Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) certification preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• VITA PM Certification preferred
• Certified Scrum Master, Product Owner, and ITIM certifications are a plus.

VA0383

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Petersburg, VA 23806: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• technical project management: 5 years (Preferred)
• working on a Virginia state level technology project: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PMP Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Petersburg, VA 23806

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