Senior Project Manager

2 weeks ago


Washington, DC, United States E-Solutions Full time

Join our client's team as a pivotal Senior Project Manager. This role will be instrumental in overseeing technical IT Project Management within the department, driving software development and business process solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Leadership: Independently lead and oversee multiple software development and implementation projects from initiation to completion with minimal oversight.
  • Team Direction: Direct project team members and external consultants/contractors.
  • Document Management: Develop and maintain crucial project documentation adhering to Amtrak's Project Lifecycle Management Plan (PLMP) framework.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct project status meetings, produce weekly status reports, and interface with stakeholders and team members.
  • Schedule and Resource Management: Actively manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and resolve pending issues with team members and vendors.
  • Quality Assurance: Present projects at Quality Gates, report schedule and budget variances, and oversee testing efforts if necessary.
  • Vendor Management: Coordinate Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, evaluate vendor responses, and ensure adherence to outlined Statements of Work (SOW).
Required Skills:
  • Experience: Minimum of ten years in hands-on IT Project Management, overseeing software development and implementation projects.
  • Methodologies: Proficiency in both Agile and waterfall methodologies.
  • Lifecycle Understanding: Comprehensive grasp of the software development lifecycle from inception to completion.
  • Stakeholder Interaction: Ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives.
  • Analytical Aptitude: Strong analytical skills to address technical issues and deliver solutions.
  • Communication: Exceptional communication and writing skills, adept at tailoring messages for various audiences.
  • Multitasking: Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Tools Proficiency: Expertise in Jira, Confluence, MS Project Office Professional, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. PMP Certification required.
Optional Skills:
  • Data and BI: Experience with data ingestion processes and BI reporting.
  • Product Evaluation: Experience in product evaluation and selection processes.
  • Cloud Experience: Familiarity with AWS.
  • IT Departmental Understanding: Articulate understanding of the roles and functions of multiple IT departments and their interactions.
  • Tools Mastery: Proficiency in project management tools like MS Project Server (EPM) and JIRA, iterative development methodologies.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive project success within a dynamic IT environment and make a substantial impact on our initiatives.

Required Skills : Project Management
Additional Skills : Project ManagerThis is a high PRIORITY requisition. This is a PROACTIVE requisition

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