Location: Richmond, VAContract: 6+ months contractSkills Needed:
5 YearsExperience managing projects following Waterfall and Agile Methodologies Required5 Years Experience managing/monitoring project with Project Server Highly desired5 Years Experience working in a team environment Required5 Years PMP Certification from PMI Required5 Years Experience developing and delivering training materials to project managers Highly desired5 Years Knowledge of database queries with the ability to provide timely and accurate project reports Highly desired5 Years Strong communication skills Required5 Years Strong MS Project skills RequiredQualifications:
* 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 certifications qualify.* Candidate must have fingerprints based background screeningVDOT 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 write and deliver training materials to Project Managers.
Ability to produce reports from reporting tools i.e. MS Excel, Power BI, etc.
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, SharePoint.
Familiar with Agile valu...
