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VDOT Project Manager 4

Talent Software Services, Inc.

  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • $80 Per Hour

Highlights

Job Responsibilities: Drive consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including project plans, release plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value. Preferred Candidates: Active PMP Certification, Active Commonwealth PM Certification, Commonwealth risk management experience and has completed a Commonwealth Category 1 or 2 project of $5M or more.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMechanicsville, VA
Salary$80 Per Hour

Description

Job Title: Project Manager
Job Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23111, Hybrid
Job Duration: 12 Months

Job Summary:
  • The client is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join the Project & Product Delivery portfolio. This position is in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
  • Candidate will lead and manage projects within the Project& Product Delivery team utilizing Agile, SAFe, Waterfall and Kanban methodologies.
  • Ability to work closely with all stakeholders including the senior leadership, business, cross functional teams and vendors.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Drive consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including project plans, release plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value.
  • Coordinates Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.
  • Tracks and communicates project progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management.
  • Establishes an environment where the teams can be effective and helps remove obstacles.
  • Protects the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
  • Ensures a good relationship between the team and product owner as well as others outside the team.
  • Tracks and reports team velocity and other project metrics.
  • Promotes continuous improvement and helps teams to increase productivity.
  • Help Product Owner and team with Product backlog management.
  • Ensures the teams are practicing core Agile, Waterfall and principles and processes.
  • Adheres to project management practices as defined.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Candidate must also be able to work onsite up to 3 days/week
  • Candidate MUST possess Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Candidate MUST have documented risk management experience
  • Candidate MUST have a completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of $5M or more, or completion of non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record.
  • Preferred Candidates: Active PMP Certification, Active Commonwealth PM Certification, Commonwealth risk management experience and has completed a Commonwealth Category 1 or 2 project of $5M or more.
  • Solid understanding of software development lifecycle models as well as expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.
  • Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.
  • Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable, while keeping team engaged and on track.
  • Ability to help Product Owners to create and prioritize Product Backlog.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
  • Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
  • Ability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
  • Well-versed with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies.
  • Experience with SAFe framework is a plus.
Skill Matrix:
  • Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Required 8 Years
  • Documented risk management experience Required 5 Years
  • Completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of $5M or more Highly desired 2 Years
  • Completion of non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record. Required 5 Years

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