PMI outlook Visio Powerpoint Project Server 2013 Manager

COOLSOFT; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Fingerprint-based background check

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

Job summary

COOLSOFT in Mechanicsville, VA seeks a senior Project Manager to lead a complex IT program with cross-functional teams and tight delivery timelines. You’ll drive initiatives under PMO guidance, ensuring milestones and budgets are met while coordinating with vendors and business groups.

The role requires PMP or equivalent certification, strong communication, and experience with Microsoft Project, Office, SharePoint, and a blend of Agile/Waterfall methods.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact effectively with customers and project team members.
• Translate requirements into system specifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project management.
• PMP or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver IT projects with teams and multiple work streams.
• Coordinate with IT management and staff to align tasks and resources.
• Communicate timelines and expectations to technical and business staff.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors, including contract management.
• Adhere to project management governance and report progress.
• Manage budgets, plans, risks, and status; document requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Agile and Waterfall

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Requirements analysis

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / related field

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

PMI outlook Visio Powerpoint Project Server 2013 Manager

(Jobs in Mechanicsville)

Job title Manager

Job location in Mechanicsville, VA

Job type Contract

Duration 10 Months

Compensation DOE

Start Date: 08/24/2026

End Date: 06/30/2027

Submission Deadline: 08/14/2026

Client info: VDOT

Note:

• Hybrid
• Both Phone and In Person
• Candidate MUST possess PMP certification through PMI or VITAs PM certification. No other certification qualifies.
• Candidate must also be able to work onsite 2-3 days/week

Description:

About the role:

The client Information Technology Division is seeking a senior Project Manager to manage and deliver a complex IT project(s) with multiple teams and work streams coordinated to an aggressive delivery schedule.

Under the program manager, the project manager is responsible for the outcome of the assigned projects. The project manager leads the team through the Commonwealth Standard for Project Management for successful completion of the project phases: Pre Select, Initiation, Planning, Execution and Control and Closeout.

The selected candidate will:

• Serve as a hands-on technical project manager with development staff and business groups.
• Coordinate and communicate with ITD management and staff to coordinate work tasks and resourcing.
• Communicate timelines and expectations to technical and business staff.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and contractors in the execution of projects including contract management and working with the procurement office(s).
• Adhere to VDOT and VITA project management practices and governance requirements; coordinate with VDOT and VITA Project Management Offices.
• Maintain project budget, plans, tasks, schedules, risks, and status and disseminate information to team members and customers as defined in the communications plan.
• Ensure documentation of requirements and use cases, facilitate design workshops for assigned projects.
• Ensure definition of test objectives, designed test plans and test cases for assigned projects.
• Provide the management of project milestones and deliverables for on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Define, measure, and clearly communicate progress with metrics.
• Support system and application training efforts.

Qualifications Required:

• Ability to interact effectively with customers and project team members.
• Ability to analyze and translate requirements into system specifications.
• Knowledge of project management tools, methods and practices.
• Ability to analyze, design, develop, troubleshoot and implement technology solutions.
• Experience in Microsoft Project software.
• Experience in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft SharePoint
• Knowledge of data modeling, interface management applications and tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or VITA certified Project Management certification
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Experience in both Agile and Waterfall project management.
• Ability to program and create custom reports using IT application standard tools.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration or related field desired.
• Progressively responsible experience with system analysis, design, development, testing and troubleshooting.

Preferred:

• Agile Scrum Master certification
• Working Experience with VDOT ITD

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position requires a fingerprint-based background check.

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability