Senior Program Manager in Richmond, VA (HYBRID) - 748975

One of our premier clients is looking for a Senior Program Manager in Richmond, VA (HYBRID) for a contract position. If interested, please submit your resume ASAP indicating (1) current location (2) desired hourly rate, W2 or 1099? (3) Your email address.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Oversee initiatives for the assigned program.
-Oversee work in assigned program to ensure consistent process and quality standards.
-Assign resources to complete deliverables.
-Assign resources to support processes.
-Work with peers and subordinates to define strategic direction for assigned program.
-Identify gaps, trends, patterns and implement process improvements as needed
-Be an expert in the use of the division core project management tool, Microsoft Project On-Line (POL).
-Develop project management processes, tools, templates, and training, drawing on common project management methodology
-Establish and maintain Agile Project Management, Scaled, Kanban and Waterfall Project Management frameworks and their supporting practices
-Create new and enhanced procedures to capture best practices and mature the project management process.
-Manage the knowledge base of project management reference materials to ensure accuracy, relevancy and currency.
-Monitor projects for compliance with established policies and procedures.
-Monitor projects to detect risks and issues and escalate as needed to ensure appropriate mitigation is applied to keep the project on-track.
-Guide project managers in identifying and managing risks.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
-20 years of experience in Project Management.
-15 years of combined experience with scrum, Agile, SAFe, Product Line and Waterfall methodologies.
-15 years of experience managing complex projects with multiple workstreams and high organizational change.
-10 years' experience leading and managing direct reports. Set direction and strategy for the assigned team
-Ability to interact effectively with customers and project team members.
-Knowledge of project management tools, methods and practices.
-Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
-Ability to program and create custom reports using IT application standard tools.
-PMP certification
-VITA Project Manager Certification (can be obtained within 120 days of hire) is a plus but not required.
-Advanced skills using Microsoft Project Professional.

-Must be able to quickly and easily adapt to changing priorities, embracing changes to deliver leadership and guidance.
-Experience creating and managing knowledge bases, job aids and training programs.
-Strong functional understanding of MS Project, Project Server, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Planner and Power BI
-Ability to assess project risks and issues, and determine mitigation required to contain or resolve them.
-Demonstrated understanding of project portfolio and lifecycle management processes, governance processes, procedures and policies for project management and understanding of organizational change.

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