Project Manager
*This is an on-site position – candidates local to the Richmond, VA area only, please
*This is a 6-month contract
Description:
- The Project Manager for the client’s Implementation will oversee the planning execution and successful delivery of software solutions across the organization.
- This role ensures that project milestones are met stakeholders are aligned and the implementation remains on schedule within scope and compliant with operational requirements.
- The Project Manager will act as the primary liaison between internal departments external representatives and external partners.
- PMP is NOT a requirement for this role.
Responsibilities:
- Project Planning Coordination
- Develop and manage a comprehensive project plan outlining timelines deliverables dependencies and resources.
- Coordinate with external implementation teams and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals requirements and expectations.
- Facilitate project kickoff meetings status updates and progress reviews.
- Identify risks issues and barriers early and work with stakeholders to resolve them.
- Implementation Oversight
- Ensure all required data documentation and process workflows are prepared for integration.
- Oversee configuration testing and validation of software modules.
- Monitor progress against milestones and adjust plans as needed to ensure timely completion.
- Ensure that internal teams complete assigned tasks and meet their deadlines.
- Communication Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the central point of contact for all communication related to the implementation.
- Provide regular project updates to executive leadership department heads and representatives.
- Facilitate decision-making and ensure clear documentation of changes or scope updates.
- Training Adoption
- Coordinate end-user training sessions with the client or internal trainers.
- Ensure staff understand new workflows and system features.
- Support user readiness and promote strong adoption across the organization.
- Documentation Reporting
- Develop and maintain project documentation including plans summaries meeting notes and change logs.
- Track project performance and prepare post-implementation evaluation reports.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Strong understanding of project management principles methodologies and software implementation practices.
- Knowledge of workflow design process mapping and change management best practices.
- Familiarity with government or public-sector operations preferred if applicable.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills to manage multiple tasks deadlines and stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Skilled in problem-solving decision-making and conflict resolution.
- Proficiency with project management tools e.g. MS Project Asana Monday.com Smartsheet.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and guide them through complex changes.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into user-friendly language.
- Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and work under pressure.
- Ability to manage large-scale implementations with accuracy and attention to detail.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and software implementation practices., Required 6 Years
- Knowledge of workflow design, process mapping, and change management best practices., Required 6 Years
- Excellent organizational and planning skills to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders., Required 6 Years
- Strong written and verbal communication skills., Required 6 Years
- Skilled in problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution, Required 6 Years
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet)., Required 6 Years
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and guide them through complex changes., Required 6 Years
- Ability to translate technical concepts into user-friendly language., Required 6 Years
- Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and work under pressure, Required 6 Years
- Ability to manage large-scale implementations with accuracy and attention to detail. , Required 6 Years
- Familiarity with government or public-sector operations (preferred, if applicable)., Nice to have 6 Years
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