Project Manager (part time)

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Project Manager

Type: Contract (9 months to 1 year)

Location: Arlington, VA

Pay: $43 – 55 p/hr

Hours: Part-Time, 15 - 20 hours per week

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to assist part-time in their IT Department. The ideal  candidate will have their PMP and have experience with implementation of financial systems as well as 1 to 3 years’ coordination or administration experience with IT projects, preferably in a mid-size (51 to 500 employees) not-for-profit organization.

POSITION:
Draft project charter in collaboration with executive sponsor, subject matter expert(s), stakeholder(s) and technical resources.
Assist the Director, Assistant Director and/or Application Services Team Lead in the development of work breakdown structure, project plan, stakeholder matrix and communication plans using existing templates. 
 Assist in the Evaluation of project risks and help develop mitigation strategies/plans.
 Coordinate project status meetings with technical resources, stakeholders and subject matter experts. This includes identifying appropriate attendees, scheduling location and necessary resources, drafting and circulating meeting minutes to participants.
 Coordinate and draft project communications that are identified in the communications plan and/or communications matrix.
 Monitor project progress and draft project status reports.
 Draft presentation materials for status meetings (e.g. project analytical reports or PowerPoint presentations).
 Monitor progress and schedule sign-off reviews for key milestones and deliverables.
 Coordinate receipt of vendor invoices and review/approve payment for authorized services.
 Monitor budget to actual project expenses based on approved project budget.
 Track internal/external hours based on approved project hours.
 Coordinate issues management list and problem resolution by external and internal resources.
 At the conclusion of the project, prepare a summary of results and lessons learned and organize and archive all relevant project files.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY:
Supervision Received
Given wide latitude and exercises significant discretion under the general direction of the IT Director.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Knowledge of project management concepts and techniques and a demonstrated ability to apply them.  
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Project.  
Excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills
Solid meeting facilitation, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong executive administrative skills, as well as exposure to budgeting and reporting.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and to maintain composure and focus in the face of shifting priorities and direction.
 
Education Required:  BA
Certifications:  Would like someone with a PMP if possible

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