IT Project Manager

$104,000 - $145,600/Yr

Gentech Associates - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Richmond, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The IT Project Manager at GenTech Associates will oversee complex, large-scale projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. This role involves defining project scope, managing schedules, and facilitating communication among stakeholders while adhering to governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of complex, large-scale, high priority projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define, document, and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute standard project management artifacts (e.g., WBS, risk assessments, project charter).
• Ensure applicable project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule throughout the project lifecycle.
• Align project deliverables and milestones with project strategy and objectives.
• Facilitate project meetings, create and distribute meeting notes.
• Manage projects within the framework, process, and structure.
• Keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or results.
• Facilitate project conference calls, status meetings, and planning sessions.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Manage project resources, overseeing day-to-day task execution.

Requirements

• Direct hands-on technical Project Management experience, preferably managing Virginia state level technology projects.
• Project Schedule development experience along with 3rd party vendor schedule integration.
• Experience developing and documenting both technical and business requirements.
• Budget, scope, and risk/issue management experience.
• Project Management leadership experience of cross-functional matrixed teams.
• 3rd party vendor management experience.
• Procurement experience preferably associated with a Virginia state technology project.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance (e.g., Test Plans, Test Scripts) and best practices.
• Knowledge of varied technologies: COTS solutions, .Net, Oracle, SQL Server, and Security best practices.
• Strong business, technical, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and logical thinking.
• Ability to facilitate technical project meetings and translate outcomes into project schedules.
• Ability to oversee and track progress, translating outcomes into management briefings and weekly status reports.
• Clear, concise, and diplomatic written/verbal communication skills across all levels.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation, and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated team player, able to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines when required.
• Effectively manage and solve complex business and technical problems.
• Aptitude for learning new technologies, applications, and business processes.
• College degree or military experience, Master's degree preferred.
• Experience using system-based project management applications; CTP, Planview.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Cloud-Computing and Data Management best practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule