VDOT Project Manager 3 at Direct IT Staffing, Inc. in Richmond, VA

Job Description

Position Details:

Position Title: VDOT Project Manager 3

Work Location: 1401 E Broad Street Richmond VA- USA

Project Start & End Date: 02/13/2017 - 06/30/2017

Position Type: Contract

*candidates local to the Richmond, VA area are strongly preferred

*candidates MUST possess PMP certification through PMI or VITA's PM certification. No other certification qualify.

Overview:

• Drive consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including: definition of project plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value.

• As required, oversee and manage execution of day-to-day project activities.

• Sets project goals that are consistent with business objectives.

• Works effectively with project/departmental/contracted personnel and vendors to accomplish project goals.

• Promote empowerment of teams, ensuring that each team member if fully engaged in the project making a meaningful contribution while encouraging a sustainable pace.

• Monitor progress by third-party vendors, if needed.

• Adhere to VDOT and VITA project management practices and governance requirements and coordination with VDOT and VITA PMOs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Balance business/technical background with sufficient level of technical background to provide highly credible leadership to technology teams.

• Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.

• Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching collaborating, and team building.

• Demonstrated strong verbal/written communication skills with the ability to simplify and communicate complex issues to multiple audiences.

• Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.

• Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools

• PMI-ACP Certification preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.