Project Manager

Project ManagerWe need more of a typical PM, experienced for the Oracle / KPMG / Client large project being pursued. Location or access closer to DeCA (FT Lee/Richmond area) would be preferred. Clearance preferred. Managing large projects…etc.The Professional Services Project Manager drives the end-to-end delivery of critical consumer-facing projects. The Project Manager acts as Client of the customer experience, guiding the implementation of solution from delivery, to go-live and support. The Project Manager will work in close partnership with the cross-functional teams including sales, engineering, operations and support to execute as well as manage client relationships.Position Summary & Key Areas of ResponsibilityTakes ownership and drives each assigned project to a successful completionAssess and monitor project issues and risks; develops appropriate mitigation plans, coordinates both internal and external resources, escalates per established procedures, to ensure that problems are resolved timely and to the client's satisfactionManage ITM implementation and deployment scheduleThe ability to work virtually with demonstrated ability to facilitate customer and internal meetings by conference calls.Support projects during client's time zone and business hours and some limited cases outside business hours.Schedule, install, validate and deliver products within scheduled timelines with a high degree of quality and exceptional customer satisfaction.Maintains a strong client relationship while working with appropriate third-party vendor representatives from project kickoff to go Live date.Demonstrates effective leadership and project management skillsProvides support, establishes relationship and project management expertise for client during the implementation phase, as well as first tier escalation point for internal resources working on the project.Perform Lessons Learned at post implementation on all conversion projectsManage concurrent clients ProjectsDrive the documentation and proactive communication of Project goals, measures of success, plans, status, issues and risks in a timely manner to team members, stakeholders and senior management to assure strategic and Project alignment and the timely resolution of issues, risks and roadblocks.Facilitate strong, positive, trusting relationships necessary to understand the customer's needs and accurately represent the voice and perspective of the customer within ClientSkillfully & proactively generate creative solutions to challenging Project and/or client related issues in a timely manner under potentially stressful situationsContinually look for opportunities to improve current processes and approaches and drive the implementation of these changes.Adheres to all company, departmental and project policies and proceduresTrains Less experienced employees within assigned area(s) as requiredDevelop innovative solutions to problems and processesBasic QualificationsAbility to travel as neededBS/BA degree or equivalent experience4 - 6 years' project management and/or other related management experience, including the management of technical projectsProven cross-function, end-to-end project management for new initiatives where little or no precedent may exist, requiring engagement with and accountability to business & functional group leaders.Demonstrated ability to manage technical projectExcellent verbal/written communication and influencing skills as well as effective listening skillsExperience in the use of structured project management methods and toolsPMP CertifiedAbility to quickly learn basic concepts related to government sector clients.Ability to quickly learn new productsExcellent organizational skills.Ability to obtain a security clearancePreferred QualificationsKnowledge / experience working with commercial retail management solutions is an advantage