VA Govt PM (PMP must/CAPM)

InnoSoul•Petersburg, VA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Government PM will manage all aspects of complex, large-scale, high-priority projects throughout the project lifecycle to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This role involves defining, documenting, and managing project scope, schedule, and budget, as well as developing and maintaining standard project management artifacts. The PM will ensure project documentation is complete and stored appropriately, develop and maintain detailed project schedules, and align project deliverables with project strategy and objectives. Responsibilities include facilitating project meetings, managing projects within the VITA PMO framework and governance processes, and keeping leadership informed of potential issues. The role requires proactive risk and issue mitigation, resource management, and utilization of system-based project management applications. The PM will also align special projects with enterprise mission and objectives and collaborate with managers on project planning and execution.

Requirements

Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) Required
5+ years of direct hands on technical project management experience
Project management experience working on a Virginia state level technology project
VITA PM Certification or the ability to obtain the VITA PM Certification within 3 months of hire is a requirement
5-10 plus years of direct hands-on technical Project Management experience, preferably having managed Virginia state-level technology projects.
Project Schedule development experience along with 3rd party vendor schedule integration
Experience developing and documenting both technical and business requirements
Budget, scope, and risk/issue management experience
Project Management leadership experience of cross-functional matrixed teams
3rd party vendor management experience
Procurement experience, preferably associated with a Virginia state technology project
Knowledge of Quality Assurance (e.g., Test Plans, Test Scripts) and best practices
Strong business, technical and analytical skills
Attention to detail and logical thinking
Ability to facilitate technical project meetings and translate the 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 multi-tasking skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation, and customer service skills
Self-motivated 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
Experience using system-based project management applications: Microsoft Project and Planview

Nice To Haves

CAPM certification
MS Project, Planview, And SharePoint experience
Knowledge of varied technologies and security, Infrastructure, Cloud-Computing, and Data Management best practices are a plus
Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) certification preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
VITA PM Certification preferred
Certified Scrum Master, Product Owner, and ITIM certifications are a plus.
College degree, Masters degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of complex, large-scale, 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, MS schedule, status reports, etc.)
Ensure applicable project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately
Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule throughout the project lifecycle
Align project deliverables and milestones with projects strategy and objectives
Facilitate project meetings, create and distribute meeting notes
Manage project within the VITA PMO framework, process, and structure
Manage projects within procurement and project management governance processes as directed by the Project Management Office and VITA.
Keep leadership and key stakeholders informed of issues that may impact project completion, budget, or results
Facilitate project conference calls, status meetings, and planning sessions, and provide 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 day-to-day task execution
Utilizing system-based project management applications; Microsoft Project, MS Office, Planview, SharePoint, Teams, etc.
Aligning TS special projects with a TS and Enterprise mission and objectives
Collaborating with managers regarding special project planning and execution
Reviewing project portfolios to ensure they abide by strategic decisions and the company's