Client Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a project from initiation to closure, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.


Job Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a project from initiation to closure, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role acts as a central coordinator, leading the project team, managing resources, and communicating with all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Definition:
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with the Special Projects Officer, Lead Solutions Architect and stakeholders.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan, including detailed schedules, timelines, and necessary resources.
• Integrates project plans and milestones within a defined scope into holistic master plan, identifying gaps and interdependencies.
• Tracks and supports management of cross-program or cross-project interdependencies to include IT solutions.
• Manages program/project status reporting process for all in-scope programs/ projects and creates senior leadership updates including dashboard and benefit realization reporting.
• Identifies potential risks / issues / barriers to execution and collaborates to develop specific plans to mitigate risk /resolve issues / remove barriers.
• Team Coordination: Works with Client leadership to facilitate team meetings and ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Budget and Resource Management: Estimate project costs, develop a budget, and track expenditures to ensure the project remains within financial constraints. Manage the allocation of personnel and material resources efficiently.
• Risk Management and Problem-Solving: Proactively identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans. Address issues and conflicts as they arise to keep the project on track.
• Monitoring and Reporting Progress: Continuously track project performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones. Provide regular updates on progress, adjustments, and potential issues to stakeholders and upper management.
• Quality Control and Stakeholder Satisfaction: Ensure all project deliverables meet established quality standards and client expectations. Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, managing expectations and feedback.
• Documentation and Closure: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reports throughout the project lifecycle. Upon completion, formally close the project, obtain client sign-off, and evaluate performance to identify lessons learned for future projects.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience: 5 years of experience (Journeyman Mid-Level) in project management or a related leadership role. Experience seeing projects through the full-scale software development life cycle.
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) a plus.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).
• Knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances and demands.

Required/Desired Skills

SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceExperience in project management or a related leadership role. Required11YearsProficiency in project management software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).Required11YearsKnowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).Required11YearsExperience managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effortRequired11YearsExperience managing budgetsRequired11YearsBachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experienceRequired0Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Highly desired0Must qualify for a Senior Level STaR2 labor categoryRequired0
Questions

No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?Question2What is your candidate's email address?Question3Candidates submitted above the hourly NTE Vendor Rate of $$ will not be considered. Do you agree to this requirement?Question4There are no reimbursable expenses. Do you agree to this requirement?Question5By submitting your candidate to this requisition, you are indicating your company's acceptance of the terms and conditions contained within the Supplier Agreement and Amendment #2022-01 to the Supplier Agreement. Do you agree to this requirement?
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