Project Manager(PMP/CSM)

TITLE: Project Manager

LOCATION: Washington, DC/Onsite

Employment type: Contract w2/1099/C2C

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in IT, related field, or equivalent experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

11 years

INTERVIEWS: Either Webcam or In Person

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.

Complete 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.

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.

Skills

• Experience in project management or a related leadership role. Required 11 Years
• Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira). Required 11 Years
• Knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum). Required 11 Years
• Experience managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effort. Required 11 Years
• Experience managing budgets. Required 11 Years
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience. Required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). Highly desired
• Must qualify for a Senior Level STaR2 labor category. Required