Project Manager
On-siteHerndon, Virginia, United States
Herndon, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelMedium
Job Summary
Manage end-to-end governance processes, produce weekly status reports and dashboards, and engage stakeholders to ensure accurate information provision. Coordinate risk identification, resource allocation, and budget oversight while developing project timelines and mitigating delays. Enforce quality standards, maintain centralized documentation, and champion continuous improvement initiatives across the project community. Collaborate with finance and change management teams to drive project delivery and optimize resource utilization.
Required Qualifications
- Previous Project Management experience
- Experience administering structured frameworks, such as project governance, quality standards, committee, or board meetings
- Good knowledge of, and competence in the use of, MS Excel, MS Projects, and MS PowerPoint
- Effective interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Self-starter and self-motivated, with a can-do attitude
- Experience in a product-focused delivery environment, with a proven track record supporting large-scale digital transformation projects and managing projects with multiple integrated systems
- Experience with Agile methodologies
- Proactive and Results-Driven: Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive projects to successful completion
- Collaborative: Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Analytical Thinker: Capable of assessing complex situations and making informed decisions
- Excellent Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills
- 5-7 years of experience in Project Management, with a focus on end-to-end governance, reporting, and coordination
- Demonstrated experience in managing project teams, budgets, and timelines
- Prior experience in risk management, resource coordination, and stakeholder engagement
- Proven track record of successfully delivering projects within scope, on time, and within budget
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in project management tools and software
- Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is strongly preferred
- Advanced degree (Master's) in Project Management or a relevant field is a plus
- Experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) or similar role is highly desirable
- Preference for a technical Project Manager with hands-on experience managing software implementations, integrations, and cross-functional delivery teams, and the ability to translate technical concepts into clear customer and stakeholder communication
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