Sr Project Manager

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This is Zara Khan from Tech Brand Staffing LLC. Ive been retained by a top employer to help them recruit for a new Sr. Project Manager position. Please review the below job description and reply back with your updated resume and desired rate.

Position: Sr. Project Manager
Location: Richmond VA (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months and possibility of extension

client: State of Virginia

Description:

Seeking a Project manager 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.

Daytoday Responsibilities:

• 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 PMO framework process and structure
• Manage state level projects within the larger 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

Experience:

• 5 plus years of direct handson technical Project Management experience preferable having managed Virginia 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

Skills

Required / Desired

Experience

Experience managing IT Projects

Required

5 Years

Active Project Management Professional Certification

Required

Thanks & Regards

Zara Khan

Recruiter Tech Brand Staffing LLC

3500 Northstar Rd

Richardson Texas 75082

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