DSS Project Manager 4 REMOTE
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Job Description
Req ID : 1768082
We are looking for a PMP Certified Project Manager, REMOTE (Min 10 yrs exp) (Local Candidates preferred) (Webcam interviews ONLY)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DIRECT CLIENT Position
Number of positions: 1
Length: 7 Months +
Work Address: REMOTE / Richmond, VA 23219
Immediate interviews Webcam interviews
Please note that this position is 100% REMOTE. However, candidate must go to Richmond, VA on his/her 1st day to pick up equipment.
Project Manager 4 REMOTE
*local candidates strongly preferred
*candidate must possess an active PMP from PMI
We require a highly qualified, PMP certified to lead, oversee, monitor and control project execution in accordance with best practices as outlined by the PMBOK. The PM will function under the authority of the client PMO.
The PM will function in accordance with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as published by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Project Managers will operate under the authority of the PMO to implement agency enterprise projects as approved by the IT Investment Council (ITIC). PM will use existing PMO policies, standard operating procedures, templates, and Microsoft Project, the agency standard software tool for Portfolio Project Management. PMs will work alongside agency PM as illustrated in the chart below:
Drive consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including: project plans, release plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value.
Coordinates Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.
Tracks and communicates project's progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management.
Establishes an environment where the teams can be effective and helps removing obstacles.
Protects the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
Ensures a good relationship between the team and product owner as well as others outside the team.
Tracks and reports team velocity and other project metrics.
Promotes continuous improvement and helps teams to increase productivity.
Helps Product Owner and team with Product backlog management.
Ensures the teams are practicing core Agile principles.
Adheres to client project management practices as defined.
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.
Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.
Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable, while keeping the team engaged and on track.
Ability to help Product Owners to create and prioritize Product Backlog.
Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
Lead project teams to implement and complete assigned IT projects as approved by the ITIC
Serve as the primary project liaison between client, suppliers, and other external organizations.
Ensure the Suppliers and external organizations have the information needed to perform the scope of services
Escalate any issues that compromise the successful and timely completion of the project
Direct the work and required tasks of the project
Monitor and control project scope and schedule
Manage scope change and risk/issue management for the project
Ensure that the project is clearly defined, efficiently tracked, and consistently communicated
Communicate project status to the ITIC and all stakeholders
Ensure that the business and stakeholder requirements and objectives are met by the project deliverables
The Project Manager will use established PMO templates, that include the following:
- Balanced Scorecard
- Project Requests
- Project Charters
- Project Plans
- Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Sprint Planning Guidelines
- Communications Plans
- Risk Plans
- Resource Allocation Plans
- Critical Issues Reports (using agency-provided Jira tools)
- Procurement Management Plans
- Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) plans
- Project Change Requests
- Stakeholder Management Plans
- Status Reports
- Testing Plans and Test Acceptance Criteria
- Project closeout documentation
Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.
Skill Matrix
Experience with Business workflow processes
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Required
10
Years
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models
Required
10
Years
Solid understanding and experience with Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology
Required
10
Years
Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, and team building
Required
10
Years
VITA PMD category1 certification - required within 3 months of engagement.
Required
3
Months
Certified Scrum Master certification
Desired
10
Years
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification
Desired
10
Years
Employment Type
Full Time
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