Project Manager II - ITD Planning

Momento USA; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Momento USA seeks a senior Project Manager (PM II) to lead a complex IT project with multiple teams and streams. The role requires PMP certification and 10+ years in project management, with strong SDLC knowledge and Agile/Waterfall experience.

Onsite in Mechanicsville, VA three days a week; PMP or related certification is essential. Responsibilities include budget, scheduling, risk management, and coordinating with vendors and ITD management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• PMP certification from PMI is required.
• Experience managing large projects – 15 years.
• Strong understanding of SDLC models with Agile and Waterfall – 5 years.
• Balanced business and technical background with credible leadership – 3 years (nice to have).
• MS Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project Server – 5 years.
• Bachelor's Degree – Required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex IT projects with multiple teams and work streams.
• Serve as hands-on technical project manager coordinating development staff and business groups.
• Coordinate and communicate with ITD management to allocate tasks and resources.
• Communicate timelines and expectations to technical and business staff.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and contractors including contract management and procurement.
• Maintain project budget, plans, tasks, schedules, risks and status; disseminate information per communications plan.
• Ensure documentation of requirements and use cases; facilitate design workshops.
• Ensure test objectives, test plans and test cases for assigned projects.
• Manage milestones and deliverables for on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Define, measure and communicate progress with metrics.
• Support system and application training efforts.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Visio

PowerPoint

Project Server

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Job description

Position: PM II - ITD Planning PM PMP

Client: State of VA

Location: Mechanicsville VA Onsite 3 days a week is mandatory
PMP is mandatory A copy of the certification is requested by client.

About the role

The client 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: PreSelect, 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).
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

Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) - Required - 10 years

• Experience managing large projects - Required - 15 years
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models and expert knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project management principles - Required - 5 years
• Balanced business and technical background with sufficient technical expertise to provide credible leadership to technology teams - Nice to Have - 3 years
• Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project Server - Required - 5 years
• Bachelor's Degree - Required - 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position requires a fingerprint-based background check.
PMP certification from PMI or PM certification - no other certification qualifies.

Note

Momento USA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.