Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com Complete Description:  *local candidates strongly preferred *ONLY in-person interviews will be conducted, NO Skype, NO exceptions*candidates MUST possess PMP certification through PMI or VITA's PM certification. No other certification qualify.
Client is seeking an experienced project manager to join the PMO/Governance Team.  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.  Successful track record for defining and implementing process improvement measures within project teams.  Demonstrate understanding of project portfolio, lifecycle management and agile processes.  Demonstrate understanding of governance processes, procedures and policies.  Demonstrate competence in identifying risk areas and proactively mitigating the risks. Ability to quickly and easily adapt to changing priorities, embracing the changes to provide leadership ad guidance. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong technical and functional understanding of MS Project, Project Server, SharePoint.  Familiar with Agile values, principles, processes and methods. Experience on a variety of Scrum teams (size, culture, co-located, etc.)

SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceExperience managing and providing guidance to project teamsRequired5YearsExperience working in a team environmentRequired5YearsExperience managing projects following Waterfall and Agile MethodologiesRequired2YearsExperience working with customers in gathering requirements, writing user stories, documenting business processesRequired2YearsExperience with managing/monitoring projects with Project ServerHighly desired2YearsCertifications in CSM and/or PMI-ACPDesired2YearsPMP certification from PMIRequired2YearsCertification from VITA, as PM (no other certifications are accepted)Not Required1YearsExperience with project managing/tracking tools - MS Project, Primavera, otherRequired2YearsExperience with monitoring/tracking tools - TFS, HPQCHighly desired1YearsStrong communication skills with peers and all levels of managementRequired2Years