Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Virginia, VA
Work Model: Hybrid - onsite and remote
Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and execute all aspects of life-cycle projects from inception through implementation.
- Develop project plans, including scope definition, activities, cost estimates, schedules, and expectations.
- Work with the business group to determine and understand business requirements.
- Manage projects from concept through the planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and transition phases.
- Develop clear and concise "big picture" of projects within organizational goals.
- Lead project teams by developing and coordinating work plans, schedules, milestones, and training.
- Manage project budgets, including risk assessment and impact of changes.
- Identify and minimize project risks or constraints impacting deliverables.
- Communicate and resolve concerns across departments that may impede or impact projects or initiatives.
- Maintain and archive project documentation.
- Ensure project deliverables meet customer expectations.
- Set, manage, and communicate client expectations for projects.
- Oversee project progress to ensure documentation and schedules are in compliance with standards.
- Identify, escalate, and resolve project issues, ensuring quality and schedule adherence.
- Monitor and control risks to meet timelines and project goals.
- Facilitate project team and client meetings for issue resolution.
- Provide project status reports to management.
- Collaborate with Procurement on vendor contracts and ensure quality, scope, legal, and risk management.
- Manage contracts' quality assurance, budget, and change control mechanisms.
- Serve as primary point of contact for project management issues.
- Secure resources and ensure proper utilization to meet budgetary requirements.
- Allocate team assignments and establish accountability, training, and team environment.
- Manage, execute, and communicate project plans, changes, and priorities.
- Establish team objectives, review work, and provide performance feedback.
- Promote team building and skills development within the project team.
- Manage multiple, large, and complex projects.
- Contribute to developing and modifying department policies and standards.
- Provide guidance on organization-wide issues and high-technical problem solving.
- Negotiate with division/department management for project resolution.
- Manage vendor relationships, participate in contract negotiations, and oversee contract quality and budget.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Extensive project management experience overseeing multiple, large complex projects.
- Advanced knowledge of project lifecycles, methodologies, and business requirements analysis.
- Expertise developing and managing relationships across business units and organization.
- Experience leading, guiding, and mentoring teams in changing environments.
- Strong understanding of contracts and their impact on projects.
- Proficiency with PCs and software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, database, and project management tools.
- Knowledge of financial operations (desired).
- PMP Certification (or equivalent experience managing enterprise projects) (desired).
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to produce results and achieve goals.
- Experience directing project activities of broad functional areas.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or related field or equivalent experience.
- Advanced degree in Business, Management, Economics, Finance, or related field (desired).
System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
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