Our Virginia local state client is looking for Project Manager 2 in Richmond, VA for full time, long term engagement. If interested, please submit your resume ASAP

Local candidates are HIGHLY preferred.

an active PMP certification or VITA PM certification is REQUIRED, NO exceptions, NO substitutions

*****candidate hired will work ONSITE 50% of the time now, NO exceptions, and work ONSITE 100% of the time after restrictions are lifted*****

VDOT is seeking an experienced project manager to join the PMO Team in the reporting, metrics, and project oversight role.

Documented experience in mentoring project managers and administrative project oversight are REQUIRED.

Ability to quickly and easily adapt to changing priorities, embracing the changes to provide leadership and guidance. We are looking for a self-starter who can articulate thoughts and ideas in support of initiatives that are being newly developed. Must have experience managing and providing leadership and guidance to project teams, in both Waterfall and Agile settings. Proven track record in positively motivating teams and instilling accountability for on-time and within budget and scope. Demonstrate understanding of project portfolio, life-cycle management and agile processes. Provide SME support for Microsoft Project Professional in an enterprise environment. Demonstrate understanding of governance processes, procedures and policies. Demonstrate competence in metrics and general knowledge of system administration of POL. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong technical and functional understanding of MS Project, Project Server, POL, SharePoint. Familiar with Agile values, principles, processes and methods. Experience on a variety of Scrum teams (size, culture, co-located, etc.) Experience using reporting tools to transform and standardize data. Strong writing skills. Some experience writing and delivering training to project managers is preferred. PMP certification through PMI or VITA's PM certification are highly preferred.

Experience with Communication tools: Planner, MS Teams is helpful.

Demonstrable experience in reporting metrics – 2 years

Microsoft Project Expert Experience – 10 years

Experience working in a team environment 10 years

Strong Project Management Experience 10 years

Technical Acumen – 2 years

Active PMP Certification or VITA PM Certification is REQUIRED, NO exceptions

Strong Writing Skills

Experience writing and delivering training to Project Managers

Experience with the full suite of MS communication tools to include; Planner, and Team

 Location: 1401 E Broad Street, Richmond VA 23219

Annual Salary: $63K, plus Benefits

 

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.