Senior Project Manager with PMP Certification (LOCALS to VA ONLY)

Senior Project Manager with PMP Certification (LOCALS to VA ONLY) Location : Richmond, VA Duration : 11-12 months Description: The contractor will provide program management for the Product Application Modernization Project which will include: • Provide leadership and project direction to ensure successful implementation; • Coordinate project activities across operations, technical and financial teams; • Prepare executive status reports and facilitate weekly status meetings with key stakeholders; • Manage project scope, quality assurance, communication and risks • Create project charters (defining business problem, scope, KPIs, and target outcomes) and detailed project plans • Effectively manage on-time completion of project milestones, and adhere to relevant change control processes • Manage concurrent projects involving cross-functional project teams with members from IT, business operations, process engineering, program management office, and product development • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are required, with emphasis on manipulation (and analysis) of data • Advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint are required, with emphasis executive presentations • Solid understanding of Microsoft Project for effective project management. • Data quality / data validation techniques to ensure information published or presented is accurate • Excellent analytical and problem resolution skills are required • Experience building business cases with financial value and cost data • Effective communication skills, with experience presenting to vice-president and director levels • Effective organization and time management skills are required • Ability to appropriately manage resources, budgets, issues, and risks for the successful completion of projects. Bachelors degree in a related field and Project Management Professional certification is required (PMP, PgMP, PMI-PBA, PMI-ACP). Minimum of seven (7) years of project management experience required. Mahesh Veeragoni Phone: (732) 374-3579 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.