Senior Project Manager

DataStaff is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Raleigh, NC.

*This position is remote

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the successful completion of end to end project work, including all work products
• Oversight of projects comprised of multiple deliverables, including delegation and coordination of tasks
• Responsibility for creation and management of the integrated project plan, execution of the project plan, project status, meetings, scope changes, risk and issue tracking/mitigation, coordination across project teams, etc.
• Negotiations internal and external to the project teams
• Managing scope, resources, timelines, costs/budget, quality, communication, and procurement to meet the goals of the State
• Development and execution of training and education on standard project management requirements and methods, facilitating project governance and reporting, and creating models to improve business decisions
• Efforts typically include extensive changes to existing functionality or the implementation of new applications and/or technology

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experienced Senior Project Manager in both in-house and third party developed solutions from concept to implementation and close-out.

• Able to manage highly complex work efforts
• May have advanced education
• May have extensive industry experience.

Required Skills:

• 7 Years - Proficient with MS Project using MS Project Server to manage multi-million dollar projects with a multiple year durations.
• 7 Years - Strong communications skills, oral and written, with project team, management, executive management and external organizations.
• 7 Years - Proven planning and management skills including scope estimating and control, budgeting, testing, quality assurance and resource allocation.
• 5 Years - Experience with project risk management, including failure mode effect analysis and planning.
• 7 Years - Experience implementing solutions utilizing third party vendors and third party products.
• 6 Years - Project Management experience implementing in-house and third party development solutions
• 5 Years - Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• 6 Years - Experienced in contract and vendor management

Desired Skills:

• 5 Years - Preferred government IT project management experience
• 5 Years - Preferred PMP certification

This position is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.