Project Manager (Onsite)

Job Title: Project Manager (Onsite)

Location: Washington DC

Duration: 04 Months with possible extension

Job Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a project from initiation to closure ensuring it is completed on time within budget and to the required quality standards. This role acts as a central coordinator leading the project team managing resources and communicating with all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Definition:
  • Define project scope goals and deliverables in collaboration with the Special Projects Officer Lead Solutions Architect and stakeholders.
  • Develop a comprehensive project plan including detailed schedules timelines and necessary resources.
  • Integrates project plans and milestones within a defined scope into holistic master plan identifying gaps and interdependencies.
  • Tracks and supports management of cross-program or cross-project interdependencies to include IT solutions.
  • Manages program/project status reporting process for all in-scope programs/ projects and creates senior leadership updates including dashboard and benefit realization reporting.
  • Identifies potential risks / issues / barriers to execution and collaborates to develop specific plans to mitigate risk /resolve issues / remove barriers.
• Team Coordination: Works with the Client leadership to facilitate team meetings and ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Budget and Resource Management: Estimate project costs develop a budget and track expenditures to ensure the project remains within financial constraints. Manage the allocation of personnel and material resources efficiently.
• Risk Management and Problem-Solving: Proactively identify potential risks develop mitigation strategies and implement contingency plans. Address issues and conflicts as they arise to keep the project on track.
• Monitoring and Reporting Progress: Continuously track project performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones. Provide regular updates on progress adjustments and potential issues to stakeholders and upper management.
• Quality Control and Stakeholder Satisfaction: Ensure all project deliverables meet established quality standards and client expectations. Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders managing expectations and feedback.
• Documentation and Closure: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reports throughout the project lifecycle. Upon completion formally close the project obtain client sign-off and evaluate performance to identify lessons learned for future projects.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelor s degree in business computer science or a related field.
• Experience: 5 years of experience (Journeyman Mid-Level) in project management or a related leadership role. Experience seeing projects through the full-scale software development life cycle.

• Skills:

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances and demands.

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