IT Project Manager

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

This position is hybrid; 4 days per week will be onsite

Job Description:

The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering information technology projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role partners with business and IT stakeholders to ensure solutions align with organizational strategy, governance standards, and operational needs.

Sourcing for an ERP [D365] application enhancement project. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead cross-functional/department activities, collaborating with all levels of the organization. The selected candidate will also coordinate 3rd party vendor tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end management of IT projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Adhere to and champion existing PMO methodologies (ex. Project charter, viable requirements, and UAT test results) and governance (ex. documentation of meeting minutes and cadence, change control and adherence to agree upon communication plan)
• Drive adherence to project goals, scope, success measures/criteria, etc. Plan, monitor, and report project progress
• Create, maintain, and deliver critical project documentation
• Lead the documentation of current and future state business processes
• Lead the documentation of standard work for business processes
• Lead business process improvement and issue resolution activities
• Facilitate project meetings and distribute meeting notes
• Provide accurate and timely project status reports
• Document and mitigate risks, issues, changes, and track action items
• Conduct project reviews and create detailed reports for executive staff
• Report on project management KPIs
• Create and maintain project plans
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including IT, business stakeholders, vendors, and external
• partners
• Manage vendor delivery, statements of work, milestones, and invoice approvals
• Lead solution acceptance, go-live readiness, and transition to operations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional project management and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex, technical concepts into business or layman’s terms
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to address high-priority, quick turnaround requests
• Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to think logically and troubleshoot issues
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Adept negotiation skills
• Ability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience, 5 years of Project Management experience
• Experience with MS 365 (e.g., Teams, Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Experience collaborating with 3rd party vendors
• Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile project methodologies
• PMP, CAPM or Scrum Master certifications are a plus

This position is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff 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.