We are looking for Project Manager 4 for our client in Mechanicsville, VA.
Job Title: Project Manager 4
Job Location: Mechanicsville, VA
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $80.00hr - $85.00hr
Requirement/Must Have:
- Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Documented risk management experience.
- Completion of a Category 1 or 2 project of $5M or more, or completion of a project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record.
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle models.
- Expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.
- Well-versed with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies.
- Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Responsibilities:
- Drive consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including project plans, release plans, and resource allocation.
- Manage project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value.
- Coordinate Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.
- Track and communicate project progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management.
- Establish an environment where teams can be effective and assist in removing obstacles.
- Protect the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
- Ensure a productive relationship between the team, product owner, and external stakeholders.
- Track and report team velocity and other project metrics.
- Promote continuous improvement and help teams to increase productivity.
- Assist the Product Owner and team with Product backlog management.
- Ensure teams are practicing core Agile, Waterfall, and organizational principles and processes.
- Adhere to established project management practices as defined by the organization.
Nice to Have:
- Active Commonwealth PM Certification.
- Experience with SAFe framework.
Skills:
- Project Management.
- Agile.
- Scrum.
- Kanban.
- SAFe.
- Waterfall.
- Risk Management.
- SDLC.
- Resource Allocation.
- Stakeholder Management.
Qualification And Education:
- Active PMP Certification.
- Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
- Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable.
- Ability to help Product Owners to create and prioritize Product Backlog.
- Ability to balance competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
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