Duration: 12 Months + Option to Renew
Schedule: 40 hrs/week | Mon-Fri, 7 AM - 6 PM | Minimum 3
days onsite per week, additional onsite days as per project needs. No Overtime.
Interview Process: 1 Round - MS Teams or In-Person
Position Overview
Client is seeking a qualified Project Manager to join its Project Management Office (PMO). The PM will be responsible for end-to-end direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and closure of medium to extra-large complexity projects, ensuring alignment with agency strategy, mission, and goals. This is a non-technical / core technology PM role.
Key Responsibilities
Manage full project lifecycle using Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
Deliver standard PM artifacts: scope, charter, schedule, budget, risk mitigation, change management, stakeholder communication
Manage vendor relationships, deliverables, contract process from initiation to closure
Remove blockers, escalate issues, facilitate cross-functional groups
Develop and manage project status reports and PMO dashboard metrics
Forecast and manage resources to achieve objectives
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency guidelines
Perform gap analysis, root cause analysis and recommend improvements
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years as a formal Project Manager - Minimum Tier Level II required
Experience with Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid methodologies
Strong proficiency in MS Project
Solid understanding of PMI PMBOK Guide and Standards
Experience managing medium to extra-large complexity projects
Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving and facilitation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in State Government, Regulatory, or Service-related business - HIGHLY PREFERRED
Education: Master's Degree - Project Management, MBA, MPH or related field
Certifications: PMP, LSSBB, CSM preferred
Non-technology and/or core technology PM experience
