Project Manager - Req ID: 808890 - DMV

Arthur Grand is an IT services firm specializing in Digital Transformation initiatives for Federal, Commercial, State & local customers. Since 2012, Arthur Grand has been successfully supporting and delivering IT services to our customers in the areas of enterprise modernization and transformation with a core focus on emerging technologies including Cloud Solutions (AWS, Azure), Agile Development, Custom Programming, Full Stack Development, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Web Development, Mobile APP Development, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Financial/ERP System Implementation and Infrastructure Management. Arthur Grand’s culture of delivery excellence, combined with a commitment to bring the best talent to provide services, has earned our company an unparalleled reputation for delivering transformative results.

 We are a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting company

To keep our valued employees, we need to keep them engaged in challenging, interesting work, offer market-relevant benefits, and provide continued opportunities for professional growth. Please send your resume for immediate consideration

If you are interested in the above opportunity, we warmly invite you to join our team.

Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)

Title of Position: Project Manager – Req ID: 808890

Location: 9120 Lockwood Blvd Mechanicsville, VA 23111- Hybrid (3 Days weekly)

Duration: Long Term

Employment: Contract

Rate: $Negotiable

Interview type: In-Person Interview

Skill

• Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Documented risk management experience

• Completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of $5M or more

• Completion of non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record.

Job Description:

Seeking a senior, experienced IT Project Manager to join the Project & Product Delivery portfolio. This position is in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Candidate will lead and manage projects within the Project& Product Delivery team utilizing Agile, SAFe, Waterfall and Kanban methodologies. Ability to work closely with all stakeholders including the senior leadership, business, cross functional teams and vendors.

This position’s specific responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Drives consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including: project plans, release plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value.
• Coordinates Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.
• Tracks and communicates project's progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management.
• Establishes an environment where the teams can be effective and helps removing obstacles.
• Protects the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
• Ensures a good relationship between the team and product owner as well as others outside the team.
• Tracks and reports team velocity and other project metrics.
• Promotes continuous improvement and helps teams to increase productivity.
• Helps Product Owner and team with Product backlog management.
• Ensures the teams are practicing core Agile, Waterfall and VITA principles and processes.
• Adheres to VDOT and VITA project management practices as defined.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle models as well as expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.
• Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.
• Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable, while keeping team engaged and on track.
• Ability to help Product Owners to create and prioritize Product Backlog.
• Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
• Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
• Ability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Well-versed with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies.
• Experience with SAFe framework is a plus

About Arthur Grand

Arthur Grand is an IT services firm specializing in Digital Transformation initiatives for Federal, Commercial, State & local customers. Since 2012, Arthur Grand has been successfully supporting and delivering IT services to our customers in the areas of enterprise modernization and transformation with a core focus on emerging technologies including Cloud Solutions (AWS, Azure), Agile Development, Custom Programming, Full Stack Development, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Web Development, Mobile APP Development, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Financial/ERP System Implementation and Infrastructure Management. Arthur Grand’s culture of delivery excellence, combined with a commitment to bring the best talent to provide services, has earned our company an unparalleled reputation for delivering transformative results.

 We are a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting company

To keep our valued employees, we need to keep them engaged in challenging, interesting work, offer market-relevant benefits, and provide continued opportunities for professional growth. Please send your resume for immediate consideration

If you are interested in the above opportunity, we warmly invite you to join our team.

Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.