Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, cost estimates, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.

• Project Execution: Coordinate internal and external resources, manage project teams, and ensure project milestones and deliverables are met according to the project plan.

• Stakeholder Management: Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.

• Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance processes to ensure project outputs meet required standards and stakeholder expectations.

• Project Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of all project activities, decisions, and changes.

• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to minimize potential negative impacts.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within the IT sector.

• Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is required. Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) PM certification is a plus.

• Skills:

o Strong leadership and organizational skills.

o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

o Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).

o Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure