Role : Project Manager
Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)
Client : DC Government
Job Description:
The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a project from initiation to closure, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role acts as a central coordinator, leading the project team, managing resources, and communicating with all stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning and Definition:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with the Special Projects Officer, Lead Solutions Architect and stakeholders.
- Develop a comprehensive project plan, including detailed schedules, timelines, and necessary resources.
- Integrates project plans and milestones within a defined scope into holistic master plan, identifying gaps and interdependencies.
- Tracks and supports management of cross-program or cross-project interdependencies to include IT solutions.
- Manages program/project status reporting process for all in-scope programs/ projects and creates senior leadership updates including dashboard and benefit realization reporting.
- Identifies potential risks / issues / barriers to execution and collaborates to develop specific plans to mitigate risk /resolve issues / remove barriers.
- Team Coordination: Works with DHCF leadership to facilitate team meetings and ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
- Budget and Resource Management: Estimate project costs, develop a budget, and track expenditures to ensure the project remains within financial constraints. Manage the allocation of personnel and material resources efficiently.
- Risk Management and Problem-Solving: Proactively identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans. Address issues and conflicts as they arise to keep the project on track.
- Monitoring and Reporting Progress: Continuously track project performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones. Provide regular updates on progress, adjustments, and potential issues to stakeholders and upper management.
- Quality Control and Stakeholder Satisfaction: Ensure all project deliverables meet established quality standards and client expectations. Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, managing expectations and feedback.
- Documentation and Closure: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reports throughout the project lifecycle. Upon completion, formally close the project, obtain client sign-off, and evaluate performance to identify lessons learned for future projects.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field.
- Experience: 5 years of experience (Journeyman Mid-Level) in project management or a related leadership role. Experience seeing projects through the full-scale software development life cycle.
- Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) a plus.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).
- Knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Effective problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
- Adaptability to changing circumstances and demands.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent : 1 year (Preferred)
- 11yrproject management or a related leadership role.: 10 years (Preferred)
- 11 Yrs Proficiency in project management software tools : 10 years (Preferred)
- 11yrs Knowledge of project management methodologies (: 10 years (Preferred)
- managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effort: 10 years (Preferred)
- managing budgets: 10 years (Preferred)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) : 2 years (Preferred)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM): 2 years (Preferred)
- qualify for a Senior Level STaR2 labor category: 2 years (Preferred)