Remote - ABC - Senior Project Manager - ref. f86618603
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- ON SITE REQUIRED: 3 days/week
- Monday, Wednesday and a choice of Thursday or Friday In-Office (NO Exceptions Parking IS provided on site for contractorsnDuration: We do expect to renew in July and my expectation is that it would be for a full year.
nnYes, the new in-house rule is that we are required to do in-person interviews.
No exceptionsnnPMP Cert is required!nABOUT THE ROLE:nEmployment at Virginia ABC is based on a standard 40-hourwork week on a hybrid remote/in-office basis.All contractors are required to be in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays and will have the choice to be in the office either Thursday or Friday depending upon their schedule and the needs of their assigned projects.nnThis contract position is for a Senior Project Manager on the IT Project Management team at Virginia ABC.
The selected candidate will be coming in to manage the implementation of ACH payment capabilities to our alcoholic beverage pre-order and licensing management features in our MIPS and VAL systems.nnABC is looking for a seasoned project manager who brings their knowledge and experience to the table to manage an at-times chaotic environment with shifting priorities.
The incoming candidate needs to be a self-starter and fast learner, who remains calm under pressure and can respectfully and professionally deal and negotiate with difficult stakeholders.Lastly, the select candidate must possess the ability to quickly learn the politics of a new organization and establish good working relationships that will drive the project to success.nnPrimary Responsibilities:nn?Clearly identify and articulate project objectives and goals and ensure they are achievednn?Develop comprehensive project plans and manage project portfolios that encompass scope, timelines, dependencies, budgets, resources and milestonesnn?Conduct effective project stakeholder analysis to ensure that the right individuals and groups are engaged in the appropriate activities for the duration of the projectnn?Ensure all activities align with the project strategy and project goals, and coordinate efforts across various teams to maintain progress and qualitynn?Create and maintain detailed documentation of tasks, processes, and decisions to track progress and maintain accountabilitynn?Lead and coordinate pre-project impact analysis activitiesnn?Partner with other IT resources to validate and ensure that technical feasibility, quality assurance, and maintainability goals of the project are metnn?Swiftly identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategiesnn?Request and allocate resources based on project requirements and availabilitynn?Track and seek to obtain resolution to issues that jeopardize attainment of project goalsnn?Simultaneously manage multiple high-priority, complex projectsnn?Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniquesnn?Lead and coordinate project teams by mentoring and motivating members, fostering a collaborative and communicative environmentnn?Define project roles and responsibilities to ensure that the team works cohesively and efficientlynn?Manage coordination between various teams and stakeholders, swiftly resolving any conflicts or issues to maintain smooth project executionnn?Establishes clear and appropriate communication channels to ensure that all stakeholders (business, IT, and/or 3rd party vendor) are informed and engagednn?Organize effective meetings to address concerns and provide valuable feedback, ensuring everyone is aligned with project goalsnnnRequired Experience/Skills:nnActive PMP cert
- requiredn?8+ years IT software project management experiencenn?Experience and comfort in managing projects using varying methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid, etcnn?Excellent issue, risk, decision and change control capabilities.nn?Ability to establish key processes and norms that are necessary to monitor and control the project in the absence of existing standards and processesnn?Excellent written and verbal communication skills ?
- executive leaders to highly technical resourcesnn?In-depth problem solving and conflict resolution skills necessary to resolve disagreements between stakeholders and/or team members and quickly identifies issues and risks that can throw the project offtracknn?Possesses excellent time management skills in order to accomplish all of the administrative tasks necessary for status reporting and to provide executive leadership with comfort and trust that the project is under controlnn?Experience and comfortable in developing a project approach that meets the needs of the project stakeholders, while remaining inside project parameters (scope, schedule, budget, etcnnHighly Desired:nn?Previous use of Jira for project tracking and managementnn?Previous experience on both custom in-house developed software and COTS/SaaS implementation & maintenance projects.nnWhy Work with UsnnBenefitsnnAt Cook Systems, we don't just offer jobs we build futures.
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Responsibilities: Identify and articulate project objectives and goals.Develop project plans and manage project portfolios.Conduct stakeholder analysis and engage appropriate individuals.Ensure activities align with project strategy and goals.Create and maintain documentation of tasks and decisions.Lead pre-project impact analysis activities.Partner with IT resources to ensure project goals are met.Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.Request and allocate resources based on project needs.Track and resolve issues jeopardizing project goals.Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.Measure project performance using appropriate tools.Lead and coordinate project teams.Define project roles and responsibilities.Manage coordination between teams and stakeholders.Establish communication channels to inform (link removed)anize meetings to align with project goals.