Project Manager 3 PMP

We are looking for a Project Manager 3 PMP (Min 5+ Yrs Exp) (ON SITE 2 days/week REQUIRED).(Local Candidates Preferred))(In-Person Interview) POSITION DESCRIPTION DIRECT CLIENT Position Number of positions: 1 Length: 12Months+ Work Address: Richmond, VA 23225 Immediate interviews (In-Person Interview) Please note that this position is HYBRID (2 days onsite required for each week). Local to Richmond, VA candidates ONLY please. Job Description Project Manager 3 PMP Local candidates strongly preferred ALL interviews conducted ONSITE, NO exceptions PMP certification through PMI preferred. Candidates must be able to work onsite 2-3 days/week. We are looking to hire a Project Manager to work on a new state wide enterprise technology project. The Project Manager will report to the PMO Manager and work within this PMO, but will be directly supporting the Project's Sponsor and Project team. Project Management responsibilities include; Managing all aspects of complex, large-scale, high priority projects throughout the project lifecycle, to ensure it is completed on time, within scope, and within budget Define, document, and manage project scope, schedule and budget Develop, maintain, and distribute standard project management artifacts (i.e. WBS, risk assessments, project charter, RACIs, communication plan, MS schedule, status reports, etc.) Ensure applicable project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule throughout the project lifecycle Align project deliverables and milestones with projects strategy and objectives Facilitate project meetings, create and distribute meeting notes Manage project within the PMO framework, process, and structure Manage state level project's within the larger procurement and project management governance processes as directed by PMD & ITIM Keep leadership and the PMO informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or results Facilitate project conference calls, status meetings, planning sessions, and provide for meeting notes Be a consultant to customers and communicate project status throughout the project lifecycle Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues Manage project resources, overseeing day-to-day task execution Utilizing system based project management applications; CTP, Planview The Project Manager should have the following skills; 5-10 plus years of direct hands-on technical Project Management experience, preferable having managed Virginia state level technology project Project Schedule development experience along with 3rd party vendor schedule integration Experience developing and documenting both technical and business requirements Budget, scope, and risk/issue management experience Project Management leadership experience of cross functional matrixed teams 3rd party vendor management experience Procurement experience preferably associated with a Virginia state technology project Knowledge of Quality Assurance (e.g. Test Plans, Test Scripts) and best practices Knowledge of varied technologies: COTS solutions, .Net, Oracle, SQL Server and Security best practices Cloud-Computing and Data Management best practices are a plus Strong business, technical and analytical skills Attention to detail and logical thinking Ability to facilitate technical project meetings and translate outcome into project schedules Ability to oversee and track progress, translating outcomes into management briefings and weekly status reports Clear, concise and diplomatic written/verbal communication skills across all levels Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation and customer service skills Self-motivated team player, able to work cooperatively in a team environment Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines when required Effectively manage and solve complex business and technical problems Aptitude for learning new technologies, applications and business processes College degree or military experience, Masters degree preferred Experience using system based project management applications; CTP, Planview, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Experience with Business workflow processes Required / Desired Amount of Experience 5 + years of direct hands on technical project management experience Required 5 Years Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) Highly desired 10 Years Project management experience working on a Virginia state technology project Highly desired 3 Years Please also answer below questions (Standard and Job Specific). Thank you. Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment? In what city/state does your candidate permanently reside? Does candidate possess an active PMP from PMI OR a PM certification (no other certifications are accepted? Please upload a copy of the PMP certification. Does your candidate agree to attend an onsite interview? This is REQUIRED. Does your candidate agree to work onsite 2-3 days/wk? This is REQUIRED How soon after an offer can your candidate start?