Project Manager

Title : Project Manager 
Hire Type : Contract
Location : Richmond, VA(Hybrid)

Looking for a LOCAL candidate - PMP is MUST, prior state exp. is highly desired. Please submit your resumes with the skills matrix, proof of address and a copy of the PMP certificate. The interview is in person ONLY.
PMP cert required with experience in Scaled Agile environment, VITA certification is preferred.

Job Description:
The Project Manager is responsible for the outcome of the assigned projects. The Project Manager leads the team through the Commonwealth Standard for Project Management for successful completion of the project phases:
·      Preselect
·      Initiation
·      Planning
·      Execution and Control
·      Closeout

Responsibilities:
·      Manage and deliver complex IT Project(s) with multiple teams and work streams coordinated to an aggressive delivery schedule.
·      Serve as a hands-on technical project manager with development staff and business groups
·      Coordinate and communicate with Information Technology Division management and staff to coordinate work staff and resourcing.
·      Communicate timelines and expectations to technical and business staff
·      Facilitate multi-functional technical team collaboration.
·      Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and contractors in the execution of projects, including contract management, and work with procurement office(s).
·      Adhere to project management practices and governance requirements.
·      Coordinate with project management offices.
·      Maintain project budget, plans, tasks, schedules, risks, and status and disseminate information to team members and customers as defined in the communication plan.
·      Ensure documentation of requirements and use cases, facilitate design workshops for assigned project.
·      Ensure preparation of test objectives, test plans and test cases for assigned project.
·      Provide the management of project milestones and deliverables for on-time and on-budget delivery.
·      Define, measure, and clearly communicate progress with project metrics.
·      Support system and application training efforts.