Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Join a team of Virginia's Top Shelf Talent The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is seeking a Senior Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager role will independently oversee multiple, complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet all scope, timeline, and budget requirements. This role focuses on project alignment to Virginia ABC strategic and/or tactical goals, identification of clear, measurable success criteria, and meeting customer expectations. Areas of Responsibility Clearly identify and articulate project objectives and goals and ensure they are achieved Develop comprehensive project plans and manage project portfolios that encompass scope, timelines, dependencies, budgets, resources, and milestones Create and maintain detailed documentation of tasks, processes, and decisions to track progress and maintain accountability Partner with other IT resources to validate and ensure that technical feasibility, quality assurance, and maintainability goals of the project are met Swiftly identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies Simultaneously manage multiple high-priority, complex projects Lead and coordinate project teams by mentoring and motivating members, fostering a collaborative and communicative environment Define project roles and responsibilities to ensure that the team works cohesively and efficiently Manage coordination between various teams and stakeholders, swiftly resolving any conflicts or issues to maintain smooth project execution Establishes clear and appropriate communication channels to ensure that all stakeholders (business, IT, and/or third-party vendor) are informed and engaged Organize effective meetings to address concerns and provide valuable feedback, ensuring everyone is aligned with project goals Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 5+ years of project management experience in large, complex environments Experience executing projects using different project management methodologies (ex: Waterfall and Agile) Experience managing both business and IT projects Experience in developing and implementing new processes and procedures that provide guidance and governance over internal processes Preferred Qualifications 7+ years project management experience 3+ years experience successfully managing or leading a technical project that involves either software development, IT infrastructure implementations or modifications, or the implementation of COTS/SaaS products 3+ years experience managing business projects Project Management Techniques (WBS, Gant Chart, Critical Path Method) Project Management Lifecycle and Systems Development Lifecycle Application Lifecycle Management Capacity planning and optimization We Offer Excellent work/life balance Paid Time Off (PTO) earned every two weeks worked and 14 paid holidays Affordable healthcare with employer contributions Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits College Tuition Reimbursement program Virginia ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth's benefits package and VRS. However, authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act. The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority does not provide sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check. VA ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.