Senior Project Manager, Information Technology

Senior Project Manager, Information Technology Washington, D.C. Location Washington, DC – Hybrid, two days a week in the office (Tuesday & Thursday) What You’ll Do Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop comprehensive project plans outlining tasks, timelines, resource requirements, and milestones. Conduct project initiation activities, including project kickoff meetings and stakeholder engagement. Build, lead, and motivate cross-functional project teams. Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and expertise. Foster a collaborative and positive team culture, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing. Communicate project goals, progress, and potential issues to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Engage with key stakeholders, and end-users, to ensure alignment with project objectives and expectations. Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns in a timely and effective manner. Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and assess project risks throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that financial resources are allocated effectively. Optimize resource utilization by aligning project requirements with the skills and availability of team members. Track and report on budget expenditures and resource allocations. Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality project outcomes. Conduct regular project reviews to assess progress and identify areas for improvement. Oversee project closure activities, including the documentation of lessons learned and the transition of deliverables to end-users or support teams. Generate regular status reports for project stakeholders, highlighting key metrics, accomplishments, and upcoming milestones. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans and lessons learned. Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies within the IT project management field. Who We’re Looking For Experience and Education required: Bachelor’s degree in Business or similar field is required. Formal project management training and Project Management Professional certification required. A minimum of 5 years of experience managing information technology projects and software development. Skills, knowledge and abilities required: Detailed knowledge and experience with scalable project management methodology; project management software tools and group facilitation Knowledge of or prior experience with Agile methodology preferred Experience serving as a project manager on technology projects Strong teamwork skills Ability to write clearly and concisely Strong oral communication skills Experience managing multiple, concurrent projects Experience with vendor management Analytical problem-solving skills Demonstrated commitment to professional growth in project management APhA does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, veteran status, religion, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work' in the United States on a full-time basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr