DSS Project Manager 4 REMOTE
NA NA/hr.
*local candidates strongly preferred
*candidate must possess an active PMP from PMI
DSS requires 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 VDSS 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 VDSS 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 VDSS and VITA 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 VDSS, 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
Required/Desired Skills
Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
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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 |
Questions
No. | Question |
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Question1 | Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment? |
Question2 | Please list candidate's email address. |
Question3 | Does candidate possess an active PMP from PMI? This is REQUIRED, NO exceptions. Please upload a copy of the PMP certification, in order to be considered. |
Question4 | How soon after an offer can your candidate start? |
Employment Type
Full Time
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