Head of Project Management

Seeking a Project Manager 4 for a contract role with the Commonwealth of Virginia in Glen Allen, VA.

Responsibilities

1. Transition Coordination:

• Facilitate a smooth transition between the outgoing and incoming EPMO teams.
• Document critical project knowledge, processes, and outstanding tasks.

2. Project Planning and Tracking:

• Update and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and proactively address potential delays or issues.

3. Team Alignment and Communication:

• Serve as a central point of contact for all project teams.
• Ensure clear communication of roles, responsibilities, and expectations following the management team reorganization.

4. Stakeholder Management:

• Provide regular status updates and reports to project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Address stakeholder questions, concerns, and feedback promptly.

5. Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify, assess, and track project risks and issues.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.

6. Process Improvement and Documentation:

• Refine project management processes to align with the updated EPMO structure.
• Ensure all project documentation is current, accurate, and accessible.

7. Quality Assurance:

• Oversee completion of project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with teams to resolve any quality or compliance issues.

8. Support for Decision-Making:

• Gather and synthesize project data to support informed decision-making by leadership.
• Prepare materials for project meetings, reviews, and escalations