Project Manager with Min 11yrs exp (Either Webcam or In Person Interviews)(ONSITE_Only local to DMV Area)
441 4th St NW Washington DC, DC, United States
Contract
3 weeks ago
Key skills
JiraAgileScrumLeadershipProject ManagementRisk ManagementCommunicationCritical ThinkingTime ManagementCollaboration
About this role
We are looking for Project Manager (Min 11+ years of exp) ONSITE (Either Webcam or In Person Interviews)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DIRECT CLIENT Position
Number of positions:1
Length: 5-17 Months+
Location: 441 4th St, NW Washington DC 20001
Immediate interviews Either Webcam or In Person interviews
Please Note that this position is ONSITE
The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a project from initiation to closure, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Job Summary:
The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a project from initiation to closure, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role acts as a central coordinator, leading the project team, managing resources, and communicating with all stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning and Definition:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with the Special Projects Officer, Lead Solutions Architect and stakeholders.
- Develop a comprehensive project plan, including detailed schedules, timelines, and necessary resources.
- Integrates project plans and milestones within a defined scope into holistic master plan, identifying gaps and interdependencies.
- Tracks and supports management of cross-program or cross-project interdependencies to include IT solutions.
- Manages program/project status reporting process for all in-scope programs/ projects and creates senior leadership updates including dashboard and benefit realization reporting.
- Identifies potential risks / issues / barriers to execution and collaborates to develop specific plans to mitigate risk /resolve issues / remove barriers.
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- Team Coordination: Works with leadership to facilitate team meetings and ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
- Budget and Resource Management: Estimate project costs, develop a budget, and track expenditures to ensure the project remains within financial constraints. Manage the allocation of personnel and material resources efficiently.
- Risk Management and Problem-Solving: Proactively identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans. Address issues and conflicts as they arise to keep the project on track.
- Monitoring and Reporting Progress: Continuously track project performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones. Provide regular updates on progress, adjustments, and potential issues to stakeholders and upper management.
- Quality Control and Stakeholder Satisfaction: Ensure all project deliverables meet established quality standards and client expectations. Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, managing expectations and feedback.
- Documentation and Closure: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reports throughout the project lifecycle. Upon completion, formally close the project, obtain client sign-off, and evaluate performance to identify lessons learned for future projects.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field.
- Experience: 5 years of experience (Journeyman Mid-Level) in project management or a related leadership role. Experience seeing projects through the full-scale software development life cycle.
- Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) a plus.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).
- Knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Effective problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
- Adaptability to changing circumstances and demands.
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Required/Desired Skills
Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.
Skill Matrix
Experience with Business workflow processes
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Experience in project management or a related leadership role.
Required
11
Years
Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).
Required
11
Years
Knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).
Required
11
Years
Experience managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effort
Required
11
Years
Experience managing budgets
Required
11
Years
Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
Required
0
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Highly desired
0
Must qualify for a Senior Level STaR2 labor category
Required
0