Business Continuity Manager jobs in Richmond, VA

Hello

This is Sheetal from ABSI, Urgently looking for PROJECT MANAGER for RICHMOND VA location

POSITION : PROJECT MANAGER

LOCATION : RICHMOND VA

HYBRID

JOB OPPORTUNITY Job DescriptionEngagement TypeContractShort DescriptionComplete DescriptionRIC Project Manager 3 - RVAPAY Project

Preference is for onsite resource, but open to hybrid arrangement.

Active PMP required! Pls upload copy of the PMP cert under the Reference Tab to be considered. We will not consider your candidate without this!

If prior VA state agency experience as a PM, please make sure you upload a completed reference from that agency mgr under the Reference Tab in Vector. Having this will be a big plus for your candidate.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Knowledge and Skills

• Mastery of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major, defined program management approaches (PMI, Agile, Six Sigma). PMP Certification REQUIRED.
• Significant knowledge of project planning/scheduling tools (for example, Microsoft Project), with a solid track record of practical application.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations.
• Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment in which this role may not directly control resources.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
• Ability to lead project team to match solutions to business requirements, including leadership in research on current and emerging technology options.

Experience

• Seven or more years of progressively responsible IT experience.
• Five years of successfully managing complex and risky projects.
• Five or more years of business unit or business-unit-facing experience, with commitment to business problem solving.
• Experience in leading diverse teams.
• Experience and ability in using “soft skills” or “people skills”.
• Experience with implementation of software systems and platforms.
• Experience meeting with stakeholders and clients and gathering the project's requirements, goals, and scope.

Experience with these supporting processes:

• Knowledge of the System Development Lifecycle
• Workflow and prioritization of assignments.
• Integration with calendaring and email for work management.
• Correspondence management.
• Document management including storage, retrieval, and version control.
• Mobile access.
• Payment engines (collections from customers).
• Business intelligence.

Competencies/Behaviors
Demonstrate these competencies at an advanced level.

• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and team members regarding project expectations and progress. Clearing obstacles, closely monitoring tasks and team member accountability, and escalating issues, as required.
• Outcome oriented.
• Guiding and motivating others.
• Relationship management.
• Manage changes in project timeline, scope, and budget.
• Responsive to feedback, especially in seeking feedback continually from stakeholders and in refining project scope across project lifecycle to address shortcomings.
• Coping with pressure and setback.
• Achieving difficult targets, particularly in demanding timelines.
• Judgment calls based upon information and analysis; able to make prompt, clear decisions that may involve tough choices or considered risks.
• Support for decision-making: gather comprehensive information, catalog, and disseminate knowledge of use to the organization.Required/Desired SkillsSkillRequired/DesiredAmountof ExperienceProgressively responsible IT experienceRequired7YearsSuccessfully managing complex and risky projects.Required5YearsBusiness unit or business-unit-facing experience, with commitment to business problem solving.Required5YearsLeading diverse teamsRequired5YearsImplementation of software systems and platformsRequired5YearsActive PMP certification (required) pls upload a copy under the Reference tab.Required0

Sheetal Agarwal

American Business Solutions Inc.

8850 Whitney Drive
Lewis Center, OH 43035

Cell : 614-541-3190Work : 614-888-2227 Ext. 4692

Fax: 888-699-8866
Mail to: sheetal@absiusa.com

Website: http://www.absi-usa.com

Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person