Project Manager
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Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Richmond VA
Position Type: Contract
Duration: 6 Month
Work Type: Onsite
Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidates education work experience work location specific job duties certifications etc.
Job Description:
ES Project Office (PMO) is seeking a Project Mgr to work under a Program Manager on a new statewide enterprise technology project.
The Project Manager will report to the ES Project Office Manager and work within this PMO but will be directly supporting the Projects Sponsor Program manager and Project teams.
Project Management responsibilities include:
Managing all aspects of complex largescale high priority projects throughout the project lifecycle to ensure it is completed on time within scope and within budget
Define document and manage project scope schedule and budget
Develop maintain and distribute standard project management artifacts (i.e. WBS risk assessments project charter RACIs communication plan schedule status reports etc.)
Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule throughout the project lifecycle
Align project deliverables and milestones with projects strategy and objectives
Manage project within the VITA PMO framework process and structure
Manage state level projects within the larger VITA procurement and project management governance processes as directed by PMD & ITIM
Keep leadership and the PMO informed of key issues that may impact project completion budget or results
Facilitate project conference calls status meetings planning sessions and provide for meeting notes
Be a consultant to customers and communicate project status throughout the project lifecycle
Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues
Manage project resources overseeing daytoday task execution
Utilizing systembased project management applications; CTP Planview
The Project Manager should have the following skills;
5 plus years of direct handson technical Project Management experience preferable having managed state level technology projects
Experience developing and documenting both technical and business requirements
Project Management leadership experience of cross functional matrixed teams
3rd party vendor management experience
Procurement experience preferably associated with a technology project
Knowledge of Quality Assurance (e.g. Test Plans Test Scripts) and best practices
Knowledge of varied technologies: COTS solutions Security best practices CloudComputing and Data Management
Strong business technical and analytical skills
Attention to detail and logical thinking
Ability to facilitate technical project meetings and translate outcome into project schedules
Ability to oversee and track progress translating outcomes into management briefings and weekly status reports
Clear concise and diplomatic written/verbal communication skills across all levels
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written) presentation and customer service skills
Selfmotivated team player able to work cooperatively in a team environment
Ability to work under pressure prioritize and meet deadlines when required
Effectively manage and solve complex business and technical problems
Aptitude for learning new technologies applications and business processes
College degree or military experience Masters degree preferred
Experience using systembased project management applications; Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) Planview
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required
ABOUT Ztek:
Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority and womanowned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Zteks diversityfocused hiring models have proven successful particularly in hiring veterans. The companys veteranfocused hiring and deployment program ZV.E.T matches skilled veterans with clients needs in various areas.
Disclaimer:
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Employment Type
Full Time
