Program/Project Manager - II

Position Title: Program/Project Manager - II

Location: Richmond, VA 23219 Onsite; Mon-Friday (8-5pm)

Position Status: 1 year contract w/ possible extension or be brought on PERM.

Pay Rate: $55-60/hr on W2

Position Description:
Our client is looking for a Program/Project Manager II for a position located in Richmond, VA. They are the nation's central bank, and you ll play a key role, collaborating with leading tech professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. They invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and are building a dynamic team for the future.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field or equivalent work experience
• Typically requires 5 or more years of IT work experience, including a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated competency in a project coordination role and three or more years of business unit (BU) or BU-facing experience
• Requires experience with projects involving one or more technology or functional domain
• Familiar with one or more project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques
• Ability to blend traditional project management principles and practices with an agile development approach
• PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent certification preferred

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing projects
• Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones and required activities and tasks
• Provides leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle, and confers with project staff to outline work plan
• Establishes work plan and staffing for project activities, releases, iterations or phases, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel
• Implements project communication plan
• Performs risk assessment and implements mitigation plans
• Monitors project activities, ensuring the currency, quality and integrity of the information, while providing consistency in content and "look and feel" across ITS
• Ensures that project goals are accomplished and in line with business objectives
• Assigns duties, responsibilities and scope of authority to project personnel
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget
• Creates status reports and distributes them to stakeholders
• Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation Complexity
• Plans, leads, organizes, and motivates one or more cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity consisting of multiple teams and/or requiring integration with other activities outside of the project team s scope
• Works across departments in different locations and interacts with all levels of management and staff.
• Leads daily program execution, including scope, time, and delivery criteria
• Champion defined project and program management processes and best practices in the program
• Leads regular interactions with executive sponsor to inform, alert, negotiate and maintain a continuous working relationship and shared vision for the program outcome
• Establishes and ensures appropriate program governance functions in accordance with enterprise policies and practices, on behalf of the executive sponsor
• Directs the creation and maintenance of required program documentation and artifacts
• Develops and controls the program budget and manages expenditure within agreed spending plans
• Ensures and balances the availability of required skills and competencies across project teams within the program
• Leads reviews with executive sponsor and stakeholders to identify specific needs, and addresses them appropriately
• Leads the development and maintenance of stakeholder mapping, communications and reporting
• Acts as an advisor, and builds and maintains relationships across the wider stakeholder community
• Monitors and coordinates dependencies across projects in the program and resolves conflicts
• Directs or approves the establishment of framework / guidelines for the use of contractors and professional service providers, and determines their use across the program
• Supports and facilitates agenda setting for program committee / board meetings Complexity
• Plans, leads, organizes, and motivates one or more highly complex or enterprise-wide programs consisting of multiple teams and/or requiring integration with other activities outside of the project team s scope
• Interacts with both business and IT individuals at all levels, including executives

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

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