PMP Certified Project Manager (Government Experience) PM 26-03963

Job Title: PMP Certified Project Manager (Government Experience)
Location: Albany NY
Duration: 30 Months
Interview Mode: On-site (No Exceptions)

Role Summary

A public sector organization is seeking an experienced PMP-certified Project Manager to lead large-scale application development initiatives. The role involves managing both Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and in-house development projects ensuring successful delivery across all phases of the project lifecycle while adhering to secure development standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage application development projects including COTS implementations and custom-built solutions.
• Oversee vendor deliverables such as system upgrades installations configurations custom development and issue resolution.
• Ensure adherence to Secure System Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) standards.
• Develop and maintain project plans including scope schedule budget communication plans and status reports.
• Manage project execution and control from initiation through closeout.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Track progress identify variances and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Utilize Waterfall Agile and Hybrid methodologies to manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Facilitate project meetings including Scrum sessions and stakeholder updates.
• Develop and manage detailed scope documents and oversee deliverable acceptance processes.
• Manage change requests and ensure alignment with project scope and objectives.
• Oversee quality planning assurance and control including system testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Track defects metrics and ensure adherence to quality governance standards.
• Lead high-visibility multi-phase projects and report to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification mandatory.
• Proven experience working with government agencies.
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (preferred but not explicitly required).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 84 months (7 years) of experience as a Project Manager managing application development projects (COTS and/or in-house).
• 84 months of experience managing project execution including budgets schedules scope and reporting.
• 84 months of experience developing and managing detailed project schedules using tools like Microsoft Project.
• 84 months of experience working with Waterfall Agile and Hybrid project methodologies.
• 84 months of experience in scope management deliverable review and change request processes.
• 84 months of experience in quality management including QA testing UAT and defect tracking.
• 84 months of experience managing large multi-phase high-visibility projects within a government or public sector environment.

Additional Information

• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.
• Must be comfortable working in an on-site environment for interviews and potentially project requirements.

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