Project Manager/IT Project Manager — Project & Product Delivery Portfolio

Project Manager

seeking a senior, experienced IT Project Manager to join the Project & Product Delivery portfolio. The candidate will lead and manage projects utilizing Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, and Kanban methodologies, working closely with senior leadership, business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and vendors.

•     Local candidates only

•     Ability to work onsite up to 3 days/week

•     MUST possess Active PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

•     MUST have documented risk management experience

•     MUST have completed a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of $5M or more, OR a non-COV project greater than $10M as PM of record

•     Active PMP Certification

•     Active Commonwealth PM Certification

•     Commonwealth risk management experience

•     Completion of a Commonwealth Category 1 or 2 project of $5M or more

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

•     Coordinate Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning

•     Track and communicate project progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management

•     Establish an environment where teams can be effective and help remove obstacles

•     Protect the team from outside interruptions and distractions

•     Ensure a good relationship between the team and product owner, as well as others outside the team

•     Track and report team velocity and other project metrics

•     Promote continuous improvement and help teams increase productivity

•     Help the Product Owner and team with product backlog management

•     Ensure teams are practicing core Agile, Waterfall, and VITA principles and processes

•     Adhere to VDOT and VITA project management practices as defined

•     Additional responsibilities as assigned

•     Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) models and expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices

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

•     Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable while keeping the team engaged and on track

•     Ability to help Product Owners create and prioritize the Product Backlog

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

•     Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills

•     Ability to analyze and document business and system processes

•     Ability to balance competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost

•     Well-versed with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies

•     Experience with the SAFe framework is a plus