Role: Sr IT Project Manager
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)
Duration: 12+ months
Job Description:
Skill Matrix:
Skill | Required / Desired | Years |
Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills | 10 years required | |
Ability to lead others to implement new approaches, systems, structures, and methods. | 10 years required | |
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models. | 10 years required | |
Ability to understand technology at the level to help represent project team in multiple forums. | 10 years required | |
Strong exp leading business & IT resources thru the discovery/documentation of business and technical requirements in request for solution proposals | 10 years required | |
Exceptional knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall project management principles and practices. | 10 years required | |
Active PMP cert (from PMI). Pls upload a copy under the Reference Tab to be considered | 10 years required | |
Ability to run scrum, kanban or waterfall project management best practices. | 10 years required | |
Experience in leading large program with multiple worksterams. | 5 years required | |
Experience in working vendor and implementing vendor solutions. | 5 years required | |
Strong experience in developing, executing, and managing cloud hosted SaaS implementation projects. | 5 years desired | |
Experience with Data Modernization & Enterprise Data Warehouse | 5 years highly desired | |
Expedience with VITA High Category Project management | 5 years highly desired | |
Experience managing complex initiatives that may involve RFI, RFP, RFQ etc | 5 years highly desired | |
Experience in managing projects to build, replace and implement Financial Management Systems. | 5 years highly desired | |
Interview Type: Web Cam Interview Only
Preference is hybrid (2 days on site) however mgr willing to make exception for the right candidate (see below) to work remotely.
Pls note: Sr PM. Preference is hybrid (2 days on site) however mgr willing to make exception for the right candidate (that has all required exp clearly reflected on resume) if they are to consider them for remote only work. Please make sure if your candidate has any of the DESIRED skills/exp, it is clearly reflected on the resume (not just in skill matrix) - I will be looking for the details if it is indicated they have these desired skills/exp.
Parking not provided for contractors.
Preference for local candidate because of the onsite preference requirement.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Senior PM will be responsible for the planning and implementation of Revenue Life cycle replacement system. This is a high-risk, complex project with multiple workstreams. Candidate will manage vendor and internal staff activities. This role requires a seasoned PM who is willing to get involved in the day-to-day execution of the project.
DAY TO DAY:
Coordinate vendors and consultants, and IT and business staff
Perform standard project management tasks such as tracking budget and expenditures, developing and tracking the schedule, identifying and mitigating risks, managing vendors, and supervising team member work
Develop and present presentations to senior leadership
Oversee and manage execution and/or coordination of day-to-day project activities
Manage working relationships with key stakeholders, including executive management, business management, vendors, project sponsors, suppliers, and technology management.
Collaborate with external (vendor / Suppliers) and internal technology leads and solution architects to incorporate agency best practices into project plans.
Drive consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including, execution of procurements, definition of project plans, resource allocation, management of project risks, scope, and schedule, delivery of value, and well-ordered transitions to operations.
Monitor progress by third-party vendors and define and measure their progress with metrics.
Adhere to clients project management practices and governance requirements.
Facilitates resolution of technical and non-technical risks and issues
Leads and coordinates the scoping, technical requirements gathering, estimating and planning for single or multiple work-streams.
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