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.
- Integrate project plans and milestones into a holistic master plan, identifying gaps and interdependencies.
- Track and support management of cross-program or cross-project interdependencies to include IT solutions.
- Manage program/project status reporting process for all in-scope programs/projects and create senior leadership updates including dashboard and benefit realization reporting.
- Identify potential risks/issues/barriers to execution and collaborate to develop specific plans to mitigate risk, resolve issues, remove barriers.
- Team Coordination: Work 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 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 Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent: Minimum 1 year (Preferred)
- Project management or a related leadership role: Minimum 10 years (Preferred)
- Proficiency in project management software tools: Minimum 10 years (Preferred)
- Knowledge of project management methodologies: Minimum 10 years (Preferred)
- Managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effort: Minimum 10 years (Preferred)
- Managing budgets: Minimum 10 years (Preferred)
- Project Management Professional (PMP): Minimum 2 years (Preferred)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM): Minimum 2 years (Preferred)
- Qualify for a Senior Level STaR2 labor category: Minimum 2 years (Preferred)