PMP Certified Project Manager (Government Experience) - PM 26-03963

NavitasPartners•Albany, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A public sector organization is seeking an experienced PMP-certified Project Manager to lead large-scale application development initiatives. The role involves managing both Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and in-house development projects, ensuring successful delivery across all phases of the project lifecycle while adhering to secure development standards.

Requirements

PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification – mandatory.
Proven experience working with government agencies.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (preferred but not explicitly required).
Minimum 84 months (7 years) of experience as a Project Manager managing application development projects (COTS and/or in-house).
84 months of experience managing project execution, including budgets, schedules, scope, and reporting.
84 months of experience developing and managing detailed project schedules using tools like Microsoft Project.
84 months of experience working with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project methodologies.
84 months of experience in scope management, deliverable review, and change request processes.
84 months of experience in quality management, including QA, testing, UAT, and defect tracking.
84 months of experience managing large, multi-phase, high-visibility projects within a government or public sector environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential.
Must be comfortable working in an on-site environment for interviews and potentially project requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage application development projects, including COTS implementations and custom-built solutions.
Oversee vendor deliverables such as system upgrades, installations, configurations, custom development, and issue resolution.
Ensure adherence to Secure System Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) standards.
Develop and maintain project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, communication plans, and status reports.
Manage project execution and control from initiation through closeout.
Create and maintain detailed project schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project.
Track progress, identify variances, and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
Utilize Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies to manage project timelines and deliverables.
Facilitate project meetings, including Scrum sessions and stakeholder updates.
Develop and manage detailed scope documents and oversee deliverable acceptance processes.
Manage change requests and ensure alignment with project scope and objectives.
Oversee quality planning, assurance, and control, including system testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Track defects, metrics, and ensure adherence to quality governance standards.
Lead high-visibility, multi-phase projects and report to senior leadership.