Project Manager

Arete Technologies, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a Project Manager to support a critical modernization program consisting of 27 high-profile projects. Candidates must possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and be able to attend personal interviews onsite. Responsibilities include coordinating resources, ensuring project delivery within budget and scope, and developing project plans. This role focuses more on project delivery rather than technology, requiring strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a project administrator in the information technology sector.
• Solid technical background with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Requirements building and documentation

Team leadership of cross functional teams

Communication - Executive and team

Current Project Management Professional (PMP)

Experience managing large enterprise wide multi year complex projects

Experience in acquiring, implementing and integrating COST products and custom development

Education

Great educational background, preferably in business and/or technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arete Technologies, Inc. offers set of innovative Consulting and Outsourcing services, bridging the gap between requirements and outputs of various dexterous and facile companies worldwide. The thrust of providing global deliverables with focus on providing paramount and unsurpassed services combined with cost saving solutions to the clients.

We understand the business requirements in the present day corporate scenario and aspire to provide world‑class services enabling the organization to burgeon and flourish while keeping the work‑life balance intact. The Global delivery mechanism followed at Arete Technologies, Inc. saddles proficient schemas and unconventional channels to provide one‑stop solutions for all your workforce needs.

Our team is an exquisite amalgamation of vast experiences of over 30 years in IT Consulting and Staffing industry. Connoisseurs in the field of staff augmentation for IT, we operate on 24 by 7 model with an aim of providing affordable and adept professionals with an assurance of satisfaction for both Consultants and Clients.

We are pre‑eminent service providers in the field of staff augmentation, IT Consultancy, Software development, Web Development providing unexcelled services and focusing on both the employers and employees.

Job Description

Description:

• ALL candidates MUST be able to attend a personal interview, NO phone interviews, NO Skype, NO exceptions
• candidates MUST possess PMP certification through PMI or VITA's PM certification. No other certifications qualify.

Project manager needed to supplement current team. VABC has a 5 year modernization program with 27 high profile projects to modernize the enterprise. We are short project management talent and urgent need to support inflight and upcoming projects.

Project management responsibilities include delivering every project on time within budget and scope. Technology is a plus but this role is more about delivery than technology. Project managers should have a background in business skills, management, budgeting and analysis.

Project managers are skilled at getting the best out of the people and projects that they oversee. They thrive when planning projects and working with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on‑time, within scope and within budget
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
• Manage reporting and milestone delivery within our project governance framework
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Report and elevate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Requirements

Great educational background, preferably in business and or technology Proven working experience as a project administrator in the information technology sector Solid technical background, with understanding or hands‑on experience in software development and web technologies Excellent client‑facing and internal communication skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus Experience with government sector procurement is a plus

Skill Required:

• Project management
• Requirements building and documentation
• team leadership of cross functional teams
• Communication - Executive and team
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or VITA's PM certification -NO other certifications qualify
• Experience managing large enterprise wide multi year complex projects
• Experience in acquiring, implementing and integrating COST products and custom development

Best Regards,

Qualifications

*In Person Only*

*local candidates strongly preferred*