Project Manager PMP

The Project Manager will report to the PMO Manager and work within this PMO but will be directly supporting the Project's Sponsor and Project team.

• 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, 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 VITA PMO framework, process, and structure
• Manage state-level projects 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, 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; CTP, Planview

• 5-10 plus years of direct hands-on technical Project Management experience, preferably having managed Virginia state-level technology project
• 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 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 or military experience, Masters's degree preferred
• Experience using system-based project management applications; CTP, Planview, ...
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification