Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Merrifield, VA
Type: Contract
Compensation:
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote
Hours: 40.0
Security Clearance: Not specified

Overview


Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute all aspects of life-cycle projects from inception through implementation, ensuring timely delivery within budget
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, expectations, activities, cost estimates, and schedules
• Collaborate with business units to understand and translate requirements into actionable project plans
• Lead project teams through all phases: planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and transition
• Create and maintain clear project documentation and ensure deliverables meet client expectations
• Manage project budgets, monitor risks, and implement mitigation strategies to prevent delays or cost overruns
• Identify, communicate, and resolve issues impacting project timelines or quality
• Oversee vendor contracts, ensuring compliance, quality assurance, and proper contract management
• Coordinate resources, establish team objectives, and manage personnel changes and training
• Provide regular project status updates to management and stakeholders
• Facilitate project meetings, escalate issues as needed, and work towards resolving project challenges
• Promote team development and build a collaborative environment for project success
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and processes for complex, high-stakes projects

Requirements

• Extensive experience managing multiple large, complex projects
• Deep understanding of project lifecycles, methodologies, and business requirements analysis
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships across organizational units
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of contract management and legal aspects related to projects
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office suite
• PMP Certification or equivalent experience managing enterprise projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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