Project Manager (PMP must)

Job ID: VA-641239 (96891206)Project Manager (PMP copy required) with MS Office (expert) and MS Planner/Teams experienceLocation: Richmond, VA (VDOT) (local candidates strongly preferred)Duration: 6 monthsInterview: Webcam OnlySkill Required :Demonstrable experience in reporting metrics Required 2 YearsMicrosoft Project Expert Experience Required 5 YearsExperience working in a team environment Required 5 YearsStrong Project Management Experience Required 5 YearsTechnical Acumen Required 2 YearsActive PMP certification or VITA PM certification is REQUIRED, NO exceptions – upload a copy of their certification Required YearsStrong writing skills RequiredExperience writing and delivering training to Project Managers Highly desiredExperience with the full suite of MS communication tools to include; Planner, and Teams Highly desiredlocal candidates strongly preferred.an active PMP certification or VITA PM certification is REQUIRED, NO exceptions, NO substitutionscandidate hired will work ONSITE 50% of the time now, NO exceptions, and work ONSITE 100% of the time after restrictions are liftedVDOT is seeking an experienced project manager to join the PMO Team in the reporting, metrics, and project oversight role.Documented experience in mentoring project managers and administrative project oversight are REQUIRED.Ability to quickly and easily adapt to changing priorities, embracing the changes to provide leadership and guidance. We are looking for a self starter who can articulate thoughts and ideas in support of initiatives that are being newly developed. Must have experience managing and providing leadership and guidance to project teams, in both Waterfall and Agile settings. Proven track record in positively motivating teams and instilling accountability for on-time and within budget and scope. Demonstrate understanding of project portfolio, life-cycle management and agile processes. Provide SME support for Microsoft Project Professional in an enterprise environment. Demonstrate understanding of governance processes, procedures and policies. Demonstrate competence in metrics and general knowledge of system administration of POL. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong technical and functional understanding of MS Project, Project Server, POL, SharePoint. Familiar with Agile values, principles, processes and methods. Experience on a variety of Scrum teams (size, culture, co-located, etc.) Experience using reporting tools to transform and standardize data. Strong writing skills. Some experience writing and delivering training to project managers is preferred. PMP certification through PMI or VITA’s PM certification are highly preferred.Experience with Communication tools: Planner, MS Teams is helpful