Job ID :
10008
Company :
Virginia Information Technology Agency
Location :
RICHMOND, VA
Type :
Contract
Duration :
2+ Months
Salary :
Open
Status :
Active
Openings :
1
Posted :
24 Apr 2017
Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com
Complete Description:  *local candidates strongly preferred 
*ONLY in-person interviews will be conducted, NO Skype, NO exceptions
*candidates MUST possess PMP certification through PMI or VITA's PM certification. No other certification qualify.

Client is seeking an experienced project manager to join the PMO/Governance Team.  Must have experience managing and providing leadership and guidance to project teams, in both Waterfall and Agile settings. Proven track record in positively motivating teams and instilling accountability for on-time and within budget and scope.  Successful track record for defining and implementing process improvement measures within project teams.  Demonstrate understanding of project portfolio, lifecycle management and agile processes.  Demonstrate understanding of governance processes, procedures and policies.  Demonstrate competence in identifying risk areas and proactively mitigating the risks. Ability to quickly and easily adapt to changing priorities, embracing the changes to provide leadership ad guidance. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong technical and functional understanding of MS Project (Project Server experience, a plus), SharePoint.  Familiar with Agile values, principles, processes and methods. Experience on a variety of Scrum teams (size, culture, co-located, etc.), is a plus.


Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Experience managing and providing guidance to project teams
Required
2
Years
Experience working in a team environment
Required
4
Years
Experience managing projects following Waterfall and Agile Methodologies
Required
2
Years
Experience working with customers in gathering requirements, writing user stories, documenting business processes
Required
2
Years
Certifications in CSM and/or PMI-ACP
Desired
1
Years
PMP certification from PMI or VITA PM Certification (no other certifications accepted)
Required
2
Years
Experience with project managing/tracking tools - MS Project 2010 (2013 a plus), Primavera, other
Required
1
Years
Experience with SharePoint 2010/2013
Required
1
Years
Strong communication skills with peers and all levels of management
Required
2
Years
Experience with Project Server 2010
Desired
1
Years