We are looking for Project Manager 4 for our client in Henrico, VA
Job Title: Project Manager 4
Job Location: Henrico, VA
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
- The Project Manager 4 will be responsible for leading and managing IT projects with a focus on successful execution of SaaS and PaaS implementations.
- This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing vendor relationships, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and executive expectations.
Requirement/Must Have:
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Ability to define and maintain project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Experience managing IT vendors and cross-functional teams.
- Strong budgeting, scheduling, and project tracking capabilities.
- Experience in SaaS and/or PaaS implementation projects.
- Knowledge of IT project governance, policies, and standards.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- PMP certification through PMI is required.
Experience:
- Proven experience in managing large-scale IT projects and enterprise implementations.
- Experience supporting government or public sector IT initiatives preferred.
- Experience in requirements gathering, validation, and solution delivery.
- Experience working with executive leadership and governance boards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead project planning, execution, and delivery of IT initiatives.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and status reports for executive management.
- Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure project alignment and delivery.
- Ensure adherence to project goals, timelines, and quality standards.
- Implement IT strategies to deliver projects within scope, time, and budget.
- Manage stakeholder communication including executive leadership and project boards.
- Assist in defining and validating functional and technical requirements.
- Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable policies, standards, and procedures.
- Track team responsibilities and ensure accountability across project activities.
Should Have:
- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational and leadership capabilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Skills:
- Project management (PMP certified).
- SaaS and PaaS implementation.
- Vendor and stakeholder management.
- Budgeting and schedule management.
- IT governance and compliance.
- Requirements gathering and validation.
- Executive reporting and communication.