Senior Project Manager

• Application Deadline: April 30 2026
• Vienna
• Hybrid
• Hourly salary: $65 - $74

Job Description

To plan manage and execute all aspects of life-cycle projects from inception through implementation. To develop project plans and deliver solutions on schedule and within budget in support of service innovations and organizational and process changes/enhancements.

Responsibilities
Ensures effective management of projects from inception through implementation
Defines develops and executes project plans including scope definition expectations activities cost estimates and schedules
Works with the business group to determine and understand business requirements
Manages projects from concept through the planning analysis design testing implementation and transition phases
Develops clear and concise big picture of projects within Navy Federal organizational goals
Directs and leads Project Teams by developing and coordinating work plans schedules milestones deliverables and training
Manages project budgets including risk and impact of changes to project plans
Identifies and minimizes project risks or constraints that would impact project deliverables
Identifies communicates and resolves branch/division/department areas of concern or cross-organizational that may impede or impact other projects/initiatives
Maintains/archives project documentation
Ensures project deliverables are met in accordance with customers expectations
Sets manages and communicates client expectations for the project
Oversees project progress to ensure project documentation and schedules are in compliance with previously agreed requirements and standards
Identifies escalates and/or resolves issues associated with project(s) ensuring deliverables conform to established quality and schedules
Monitors and controls risks ensuring timelines are met and project goals are attained
Facilitates project team and client meetings for the resolution of project issues
Provides project status reports to management
Ensures success of projects by working closely with Procurement regarding vendor contracts
Works closely with Procurement to clearly define and understand contracts including language scope pre- and post-award contract closure basic legal aspects and risk management
Manages contracts quality assurance including contract administration and execution
Manages contract budget cost control mechanisms and Change control
Serves as primary point of contact for project management and related issues
Secures resources and ensures optimum utilization of those resources meeting budgetary requirements
Allocates project team assignments to ensure accountability establishes a team environment manages personnel changes and executes the training plan
Manages executes and communicates project plan changes direction approach and priorities based on changing business requirements circumstances new information and/or budget considerations to stakeholders
Establishes team objectives and assignments reviews work products and provides timely feedback to staff regarding performance; may provide input to team members
performance appraisals
Promotes team building and skills development of project team members
Manages multiple large and highly complex projects
Participates in developing modifying and executing department policies standards and processes
Provides guidance on issues having department and/or organization-wide impact
Works on complex issues requiring in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives and competing priorities
Solves highly technical and complex problems
Negotiates with or influences division/department management to facilitate project resolution within timelines and budget constraints
Manages relationships with vendors participates in contact negotiations oversees contract quality assurance budget and cost mechanisms
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Extensive project management experience overseeing multiple large complex projects
Advanced knowledge of project lifecycles project management methodologies and business requirements analysis
Expertise developing and managing relationships across business units and the organization
Extensive experience in leading guiding and mentoring others in a constantly changing and challenging environment
Strong understanding of contact and their impact on projects
Proficiency with PCs and related software applications (word processing spreadsheet presentation database and project management applications)
PMP Certification (or commensurate experience managing corporate-wide projects)
Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated skill in producing desired results and achieving goals and objectives
Demonstrated skill directing and controlling project activities of a broad functional area
Bachelors degree in Business Management Information Technology or related field or the equivalent combination of education training or experience

Desired Qualifications:
Agile software development lifecycle knowledge
Certification in PMI-ACP ScrumMaster or SAFe certifications
Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO)
Knowledge of real estate lending/mortgage platforms systems and applications or operations