Description
Our client in Richmond, VA is seeking two Senior Project Managers for an in-house project focused on modernization of their internal IS systems. All work will be completed on site at the client's corporate offices in Richmond, VA.Responsibilities include but are not limited t
* Applying significant management and leadership experience to ensure successful delivery of business supporting systems/applications.
* Managing and responsibility for the successful completion of all tasks in assigned program area including technical work, task management and business process activities.
* Leading project risk assessments and defining deliverable acceptance criteria; balancing project needs and demands with operational capabilities of the organization.
* Directing the project team through the full system development life cycle (SDLC) of the project.
* Initiating and developing program and project work products including: Project Charter, Project Scope Statement, Project Schedule, Detailed Project Plan, and Project WBS.
* Identifying resource requirements and coordinating the assignment and scheduling of tasks.
* Assigning tasks, setting priorities, and monitoring and controlling task progress.
* Supervising assigned technical staff, including contractors.
* Monitoring actual project hours and costs against the project/program estimates and budget.
* Communicating effectively with project team members, management, and project stakeholders on status, issues, risks, and project goals and objectives.
* Directing program activities to meet client and organization work objectives and serving as a liaison with clients to coordinate activities, negotiate tasks, and solve problems.
* Reporting status to project stakeholders through multiple formal communication methods.
* Tracking and quantifying risks in the Project Risk Tracker and mitigating risks with project stakeholders.
* Coordinating SME and BA resources to produce application development requirement specifications and use cases.
* Performing program financial management services, including financial analysis, budget and cost quote preparation, cost management and reconciliation.
Required Technical Skills:
* Ten or more years of experience managing large, complex business and technology transformation projects.
* Expertise in systems development methodologies including both waterfall and Rapid Application Development; recent experience with Agile highly preferred.
* Expertise in project planning and control tools and techniques including audit ability, Earned Value Analysis, Critical Path Method, Gantt, Project Charter, status reporting, issue management and quality assurance.
* Familiarity with a formal project management methodology (eg, PMBOK, CMMI).
* Demonstrated ability to define project scope and schedule milestones and work with system development team to meet milestone dates.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively manage project scope and or resource changes.
Preferred Technical Skills:
* PMP or other project management certifications are desirable.
* Certified Scrum Master.
Required Soft Skills:
* Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with software engineers to convey requirements and ensure software design meets stated requirements.