Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Sr. Project Manager for a Consulting assignment with one of our premier clients.
Project Planning and Initiation:
- Develop comprehensive effort-based project plans, including defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Ensure work schedule is clearly defined, with task effort and duration estimated, and allocated to named team members.
- Conduct stakeholder analysis and gather project requirements to ensure alignment with stakeholders' expectations.
- Create project charters and obtain necessary approvals to initiate projects. Project scope should match signed contracts.
Project Execution and Control:
- Coordinate project activities, assign tasks, and monitor progress to ensure adherence to project timelines and milestones.
- Manage project risks, identify potential issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Conduct regular project status meetings, track project performance, and adjust as needed.
- Ensure cost management plan is clearly defined, with calculation for both planned and earned value.
Stakeholder Management and Communication:
- Produce weekly status reports and participate in meetings according to the PMO 2.0 governance methodology.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to manage expectations, address concerns, and foster positive relationships.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and involvement throughout the project lifecycle.
Resource and Team Management:
- Identify project resource requirements and allocate resources effectively to optimize project performance.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Construct project resource plan and forecast 4-6 weeks out. This should be regularly communicated to the IT PMO.
- Manage timesheets, which are completed and reviewed weekly.
- Manage project resource allocation. This should include fully loaded resources, along with the percent allocation owned by Client PMs.
Quality Assurance and Control:
- Define quality standards and metrics for project deliverables, ensuring project deliverables and status are tracked and reviewed as they become available.
- Conduct regular quality reviews and inspections to identify areas for improvement, utilizing red flag escalations as needed.
- Ensure risks and issues are documented in CRAID, ensuring no outstanding CRAID items are past due.
Change and Scope Management:
- Monitor project scope and evaluate change requests for their impact on project objectives.
- Facilitate change control processes, assessing change requests, and implementing only CAB approved changes.
- Ensure proper documentation and communication of scope changes to relevant stakeholders.
Procurement and Vendor Management:
- Identify project procurement needs and develop procurement strategies.
- Conduct vendor evaluations, select suitable vendors, and negotiate contracts.
- Manage vendor relationships, monitor vendor performance, and resolve any contractual issues.
Knowledge Management and Lessons Learned:
- Document project knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices for future reference.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing among team members and stakeholders.
- Continuously improve project management methodologies and processes based on lessons learned.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Generate regular project status reports, including progress, budget, and risk updates.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Provide timely and relevant information to stakeholders and senior management.
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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
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