TITLE: Project Manager

LOCATION: Washington, DC/Onsite

Employment type: Contract w2/1099/C2C

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in IT, related field, or equivalent experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 11 years

INTERVIEWS: Either Webcam or In Person

Job Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a project from initiation to closure, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Complete Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a project from initiation to closure, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role acts as a central coordinator, leading the project team, managing resources, and communicating with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Definition:

· Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with the Special Projects Officer, Lead Solutions Architect and stakeholders.

· Develop a comprehensive project plan, including detailed schedules, timelines, and necessary resources.

· Integrates project plans and milestones within a defined scope into holistic master plan, identifying gaps and interdependencies.

· Tracks and supports management of cross-program or cross-project interdependencies to include IT solutions.

· Manages program/project status reporting process for all in-scope programs/ projects and creates senior leadership updates including dashboard and benefit realization reporting.

· Identifies potential risks / issues / barriers to execution and collaborates to develop specific plans to mitigate risk /resolve issues / remove barriers.

· Team Coordination: Works with DHCF leadership to facilitate team meetings and ensure seamless communication and collaboration.

· Budget and Resource Management: Estimate project costs, develop a budget, and track expenditures to ensure the project remains within financial constraints. Manage the allocation of personnel and material resources efficiently.

· Risk Management and Problem-Solving: Proactively identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans. Address issues and conflicts as they arise to keep the project on track.

· Monitoring and Reporting Progress: Continuously track project performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones. Provide regular updates on progress, adjustments, and potential issues to stakeholders and upper management.

· Quality Control and Stakeholder Satisfaction: Ensure all project deliverables meet established quality standards and client expectations. Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, managing expectations and feedback.

· Documentation and Closure: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reports throughout the project lifecycle. Upon completion, formally close the project, obtain client sign-off, and evaluate performance to identify lessons learned for future projects.

Skills:

· Experience in project management or a related leadership role. Required 11 Years

· Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira). Required 11 Years

· Knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum). Required 11 Years

· Experience managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effort. Required 11 Years

· Experience managing budgets. Required 11 Years

· Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience. Required

· Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). Highly desired

· Must qualify for a Senior Level STaR2 labor category. Required