Project Manager

DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA.

*This position is hybrid, some onsite work will be required

* Some day/overnight travel for meetings/training/testing/etc will be required

Responsibilities:

• Manage all tasks and aspects throughout the project lifecycle to ensure they are completed on time and within scope and budget.
• Define, document, and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop project charter and work plan, tracking budget and schedule progress via appropriate metrics.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute standard project management artifacts (including but not limited to risk assessments, project charter, RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed) matrix, communication plan, project schedule, status reports).
• Ensure applicable project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Manage projects within the larger procurement and project management governance processes.
• Provide requirement elicitation, analysis, and documentation as needed.
• Provide oversight to ensure projects are implemented according to the operational and financial needs of the Agency.
• Create and implement a communication plan.
• Ensure relevant staff are informed of upcoming deadlines and deliverables, thereby ensuring smooth completion of work responsibilities.
• Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of risks/issues and removal of barriers.
• Performs financial and administrative functions to ensure successful execution of projects.
• Prepare financial or budget plans and allocation along with the planning and finance department in accordance with each requirement.
• Provides detailed reports to stakeholders and agency management with respect to the status of the project and expenditures.
• Facilitates project conference calls, status meetings, planning sessions, and provide for meeting notes.
• Be a consultant to stakeholders and communicate project status throughout the project lifecycle.
• Additional required job duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• 4 Years - Project Planning/Execution/Reporting/Closing
• 4 Years - Problem Resolution/Critical Thinking
• 4 Years - Leading Workgroups
• 4 Years - Defining Schedules/Milestones
• 4 Years - Large System Implementation
• 4 Years - Experience with Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• 4 Years - Excellent Verbal/Written Communication
• 4 Years - MS Office 365/MS Project

Desired Skills:

• 2 Years - MS Azure DevOps
• 3 Years - PMP Certification
• 3 Years - Experience with VITA Procurement processes/regulations
• 3 Years - Experience with VITA PMD project standards/requirements - including VITA PMD QR
• 3 Years - Requirements Elicitation/Documentation/Analysis
• 3 Years - Systems/Integration/UAT Testing - including planning, execution, resolution, reporting

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.