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Job Description
Program Manager
Job Title
Program Manager
Job type
W2 referral
Location
1401 E. Broad St. Richmond VA
Relocation
No
Location Type
Hybrid
Duration
6 months
Number of Positions
1
Experience Required
20 years
Notes
Skill matrix and questionaries to be add while submitting.
Job Summary
Job Description
This positions specific responsibilities and duties will include but are not limited to:
Oversee initiatives for the assigned program.
Oversee work in assigned program to ensure consistent process and quality standards.
Assign resources to complete deliverables.
Assign resources to support processes.
Recommend changes to systems/processes as appropriate.
Compliance with VDOT and VITA policies standards and guidelines.
Work with peers and subordinates to define strategic direction for assigned program.
Identify gaps trends patterns and implement process improvements as needed
Be an expert in VDOT and VITA project management procedures and requirements.
Be an expert in the use of the division core project management tool Microsoft Project OnLine (POL).
Assist in developing training objectives and needs on VDOT and VITA project management procedures and best practices.
Develop project management processes tools templates and training drawing on common project management methodology the PMBOK and established VDOT and VITA methodologies.
Establish and maintain Agile Project Management Scaled Kanban and Waterfall Project Management frameworks and their supporting practices
Create new and enhanced procedures to capture best practices and mature the project management process.
Manage the knowledgebase of project management reference materials to ensure accuracy relevancy and currency.
Monitor projects for compliance with established policies and procedures.
Monitor projects to detect risks and issues and escalate as needed to ensure appropriate mitigation is applied to keep the project ontrack.
Guide project managers in identifying and managing risks.
Guide project managers in managing organizational change.
Guide project managers in defining critical path and managing schedule.
Guide project managers in managing budget.
Minimum Qualifications
10 years experience leading and managing direct reports. Set direction and strategy for the assigned team
Ability to interact effectively with customers and project team members.
Knowledge of project management tools methods and practices.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to program and create custom reports using IT application standard tools.
PMP certification
VITA Project Manager Certification (can be obtained within 120 days of hire) is a plus but not required.
Advanced skills using Microsoft Project Professional.
15 years of combined experience with scrum Agile SAFe Product Line and Waterfall methodologies.
15 years experience managing complex projects with multiple workstreams and high organizational change.
Must be able to quickly and easily adapt to changing priorities embracing changes to deliver leadership and guidance.
Experience creating and managing knowledge bases job aids and training programs.
Strong functional understanding of MS Project Project Server SharePoint Microsoft Teams Microsoft Planner and Power BI
Ability to assess project risks and issues and determine mitigation required to contain or resolve them.
Demonstrated understanding of project portfolio and lifecycle management processes
Demonstrated understanding of governance processes procedures and policies for project management.
Demonstrated understanding of organizational change.
Demonstrated understanding of how to manage the project critical path.
Demonstrated strong facilitation and collaboration skills.
Demonstrated skills in developing new processes that incorporate best practices and address stakeholder needs.
Demonstrated ability to create clear and concise written procedural documentation.
Demonstrated understanding of procurement and vendor management
Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas in support of initiatives that are being newly developed.
Ideal candidates would be selfstarters who can articulate thoughts and ideas in support of initiatives that are being newly developed
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount of Experience
Experience managing and leading direct reports
Required
10 Years
Experience managing and providing guidance to project teams
Required
10 Years
Project Management experience
Required
20 Years
Experience providing training to project managers and project teams
Required
10 Years
Microsoft Office products (Word Excel Access Outlook Visio PowerPoint Project Server) Microsoft Project/POL experience
Required
10 Years
Experience working in a PMO office
Required
15 Years
Experience working in a remote and local team environment
Employment Type
Full Time
