Role : Project Manager

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)

Client : DC Government

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. This role acts as a central coordinator, leading the project team, managing resources, and communicating with all stakeholders.

Key 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.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field.

Experience: 5 years of experience (Journeyman Mid-Level) in project management or a related leadership role. Experience seeing projects through the full-scale software development life cycle.

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) a plus.

Skills:

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

Knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).

Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Effective problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.

Adaptability to changing circumstances and demands.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent : 1 year (Preferred)

11yrproject management or a related leadership role.: 10 years (Preferred)

11 Yrs Proficiency in project management software tools : 10 years (Preferred)

11yrs Knowledge of project management methodologies (: 10 years (Preferred)

managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effort: 10 years (Preferred)

managing budgets: 10 years (Preferred)

Project Management Professional (PMP) : 2 years (Preferred)

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM): 2 years (Preferred)

qualify for a Senior Level STaR2 labor category: 2 years (Preferred)

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