Project Manager PMP from PMI or PM from VITA

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*Local Richmond, VA candidates due to onsite requirement.

*First round of interviews will be ONSITE, NO exception. Second round will be via Teams.

*Must possess active PMP certification from PMI or a VITA PM certification - MUST upload copies of certifications to be considered.

About the Role:

• VITA is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to support the VITA Enterprise Solutions Project Office.
• This IT Project Manager will work alongside another project manager to support a major project that is already underway.

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.)
• 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 VITA PMO framework, process, and structure
• Manage state level project's within the larger VITA procurement and project management governance processes
• 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
• 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: COTS solutions, .Net, Oracle, SQL Server and Security best practices -- 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 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; CTP, Planview
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desired
• VITA PM Certification or the ability to obtain the VITA PM Certification within 3 months of hire is a requirement.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $100.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• direct hands-on technical Project Management: 5 years (Required)
• managed Virginia state level technology projects: 5 years (Required)
• budget, scope, and risk/issue management: 5 years (Required)
• Procurement - Virginia State technology project: 5 years (Required)
• developing and documenting: 5 years (Required)
• both technical and business requirements: 5 years (Required)
• oral and written communication and comprehension skills: 10 years (Required)
• Exceptional organizational skills: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP certification from PMI or PM certification from VITA (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, VA