Job ID: VA-700671 (910991220)
Local/Hybrid Project Manager with risk management, MS Project, PMI, Agile, Six Sigma and BI experience.
Location: Richmond, VA (City of Richmond)
Duration: 6 Months
Interview: Web Cam Interview Only
HYBRID – candidate must work at least 4 days/week ON-SITE. LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Skills:
Progressively responsible IT experience Required 7 Years
Successfully managing complex and risky projects. Required 5 Years
Business unit or business-unit-facing experience, with commitment to business problem solving. Required 5 Years
Leading diverse teams Required 5 Years
Implementation of software systems and platforms Required 5 Years
Knowledge and Skills
-Mastery of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major, defined program management approaches (PMI, Agile, Six Sigma). Certification preferred.
-Significant knowledge of project planning/scheduling tools (for example, Microsoft Project), with a solid track record of practical application.
-Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations.
-Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment in which this role may not directly control resources.
-Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
-Ability to lead project team to match solutions to business requirements, including leadership in research on current and emerging technology options.
Experience
-Seven or more years of progressively responsible IT experience.
-Five years of successfully managing complex and risky projects.
-Five or more years of business unit or business-unit-facing experience, with commitment to business problem solving.
-Experience in leading diverse teams.
-Experience and ability in using “soft skills” or “people skills”.
-Experience with implementation of software systems and platforms.
Experience with these supporting processes:
-Workflow and prioritization of assignments.
-Integration with calendaring and email for work management.
-Correspondence management.
-Document management including storage, retrieval, and version control.
-Mobile access.
-Payment engines (collections from customers).
-Business intelligence.
Competencies/Behaviors
Demonstrate these competencies at an advanced level.
-Effectively communicate with stakeholders and team members regarding project expectations and progress. Clearing obstacles, closely monitoring tasks and team member accountability, and escalating issues, as required.
-Outcome oriented.
-Guiding and motivating others.
-Relationship management.
-Manage changes in project timeline, scope, and budget.
-Responsive to feedback, especially in seeking feedback continually from stakeholders and in refining project scope across project lifecycle to address shortcomings.
-Coping with pressure and setback.
-Achieving difficult targets, particularly in demanding timelines.
-Judgment calls based upon information and analysis; able to make prompt, clear decisions that may involve tough choices or considered risks.
-Support for decision-making: gather comprehensive information, catalog, and disseminate knowledge of use to the organization.
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