Sr. Project Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Sr. Project Manager for a Consulting assignment with one of our premier clients.

Project Planning and Initiation:

• Develop comprehensive effort-based project plans, including defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Ensure work schedule is clearly defined, with task effort and duration estimated, and allocated to named team members.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis and gather project requirements to ensure alignment with stakeholders' expectations.
• Create project charters and obtain necessary approvals to initiate projects. Project scope should match signed contracts.

Project Execution and Control:

• Coordinate project activities, assign tasks, and monitor progress to ensure adherence to project timelines and milestones.
• Manage project risks, identify potential issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular project status meetings, track project performance, and adjust as needed.
• Ensure cost management plan is clearly defined, with calculation for both planned and earned value.

Stakeholder Management and Communication:

• Produce weekly status reports and participate in meetings according to the PMO 2.0 governance methodology.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage expectations, address concerns, and foster positive relationships.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and involvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Resource and Team Management:

• Identify project resource requirements and allocate resources effectively to optimize project performance.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Construct project resource plan and forecast 4-6 weeks out. This should be regularly communicated to the IT PMO.
• Manage timesheets, which are completed and reviewed weekly.
• Manage project resource allocation. This should include fully loaded resources, along with the percent allocation owned by Client PMs.

Quality Assurance and Control:

• Define quality standards and metrics for project deliverables, ensuring project deliverables and status are tracked and reviewed as they become available.
• Conduct regular quality reviews and inspections to identify areas for improvement, utilizing red flag escalations as needed.
• Ensure risks and issues are documented in CRAID, ensuring no outstanding CRAID items are past due.

Change and Scope Management:

• Monitor project scope and evaluate change requests for their impact on project objectives.
• Facilitate change control processes, assessing change requests, and implementing only CAB approved changes.
• Ensure proper documentation and communication of scope changes to relevant stakeholders.

Procurement and Vendor Management:

• Identify project procurement needs and develop procurement strategies.
• Conduct vendor evaluations, select suitable vendors, and negotiate contracts.
• Manage vendor relationships, monitor vendor performance, and resolve any contractual issues.

Knowledge Management and Lessons Learned:

• Document project knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices for future reference.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing among team members and stakeholders.
• Continuously improve project management methodologies and processes based on lessons learned.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Generate regular project status reports, including progress, budget, and risk updates.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Provide timely and relevant information to stakeholders and senior management.

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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
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