What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at DataSync Inc.?
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, complex IT modernization and migration initiatives in a hybrid environment based in Mechanicsville, VA. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, vendors, cloud transformation efforts, application migrations, infrastructure modernization, and emerging AI-enabled solutions while ensuring successful project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.The position is open to candidates within a 100-mile radius of Mechanicsville, VA. The client is only considering candidates who can work without requiring present or future employment sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout phases
• Manage project budgets, schedules, milestones, risks, issues, and stakeholder communications
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including business units, technical teams, architects, security teams, and leadership stakeholders
• Oversee vendor and contractor performance, contract deliverables, and statement-of-work compliance
• Ensure adherence to architecture standards, security policies, and project governance requirements
• Manage testing activities, release planning, change management, and production deployments
• Support application modernization, cloud migration, infrastructure upgrades, and vulnerability remediation initiatives
• Provide project reporting, performance metrics, KPI tracking, and executive-level status updates
• Facilitate training, knowledge transfer, and organizational adoption activities
Required Skills (with Years)
• Large-scale IT Project Management and Migration Programs – 5 years
• Managing Project Budgets, Schedules, Risks, and Deliverables – 5 years
• Cloud Computing Concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Hybrid Cloud) – 5 years
• Automation Technologies, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – 5 years
• DevOps Methodologies and CI/CD Pipelines – 5 years
• Agile, Scrum, or PMP-Based Project Delivery – 5 years
• Executive Communication and Stakeholder Management – 5 years
• Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Coordination – 5 years
• Analytical Problem Solving and Risk Mitigation – 5 years
• Managing Multiple Concurrent Projects in Fast-Paced Environments – 5 years
Preferred Skills
• Azure Migrate
• Azure Site Recovery
• Azure Database Migration Service
• Modern AI Technologies including LLMs and Agentic AI
• Automation Platforms and Data-Driven Decision Tools
• Infrastructure, Databases, APIs, and Application Architecture Knowledge
Preferred Certifications
• PMP Certification from PMI (Required for consideration)
• VITA Project Management Certification
• Agile Certification
• Scrum Certification
Additional Requirements
• Ability to work onsite 1–2 days per week in Mechanicsville, VA
• Must be available to start within the client’s required timeframe
• Strong preference for candidates with recent public-sector or enterprise-scale IT modernization experience
Salary : $75 - $80