Project Manager

Location: Richmond, VA - Local candidates only
Position Type: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite
Contract Length: 10 months
Position Overview:
This role will be working in the Center of Excellence (CoE) team documenting procedures via job aids, templates, forms, flow diagrams, and presentation decks. They will also create, and update training programs provided by the CoE. The position will also manage process improvements across the portfolio, training other PMs, creating new reports, generating reports, etc. The procedures and training cover all phases of Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid technology projects. Ideal candidate should have experience working in PMO office, conducting audits, capturing findings/patterns, offering trainings (virtual and in person) to large audience and driving process improvements.
Duties:

• Create and update job aids, templates, forms, checklists, flow diagrams and presentation decks on the subject of technology project management and methodologies.
• Create, update, and deliver training programs to technology project managers, Guide on best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Consult with other members of CoE and subject matter experts within the organization to develop content for documentation and training programs.
• Coordinate to obtain approval of procedures and training developed with CoE management and key stakeholders.
• Plan, execute, track progress of training initiatives
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, coaching interventions, scheduling training and follow-up with post-training when required.
• Partner with program managers, business leaders to identify training needs and develop solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels, including executive management, business management, vendors, project sponsors, suppliers, and technology management.
• Identify and implement process improvements as needed

Required Skills:

• 15 years of Project Management experience
• 8 years of experience managing and providing guidance to project teams
• 5 years of experience providing training to project managers and project teams
• 5 years of training and coaching experience
• 5 years of experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Project Server), Microsoft Project/POL
• 5 years of experience working in a PMO office
• 2 years of experience working in a remote and local team environment
• 1 year of working experience in Center of Excellence team