Project Manager - PMO (Level II+)

Duration: 12 Months + Option to Renew

Schedule: 40 hrs/week | Mon-Fri, 7 AM - 6 PM | Minimum 3

days onsite per week, additional onsite days as per project needs. No Overtime.

Interview Process: 1 Round - MS Teams or In-Person

Position Overview:

Client is seeking a qualified Project Manager to join its Project Management Office (PMO). The PM will be responsible for end-to-end direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and closure of medium to extra-large complexity projects, ensuring alignment with agency strategy, mission, and goals. This is a non-technical / core technology PM role.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage full project lifecycle using Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.

Deliver standard PM artifacts: scope, charter, schedule, budget, risk mitigation, change management, stakeholder communication

Manage vendor relationships, deliverables, contract process from initiation to closure

Remove blockers, escalate issues, facilitate cross-functional groups

Develop and manage project status reports and PMO dashboard metrics

Forecast and manage resources to achieve objectives

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency guidelines

Perform gap analysis, root cause analysis and recommend improvements

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 5+ years as a formal Project Manager - Minimum Tier Level II required

Experience with Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid methodologies

Strong proficiency in MS Project

Solid understanding of PMI PMBOK Guide and Standards

Experience managing medium to extra-large complexity projects

Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving and facilitation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in State Government, Regulatory, or Service-related business - HIGHLY PREFERRED

Education: Master's Degree - Project Management, MBA, MPH or related field

Certifications: PMP, LSSBB, CSM preferred

Non-technology and/or core technology PM experience