Project Manager- Expert (Remote)

Job Title: Project Manager- Expert (Remote) Location: Raleigh, NC Duration: 12+ Months Job Description: Will be assigned multiple IT Projects. Primary assignment will be the Roadway Lighting Control and Monitoring System Project for the client Portfolio and SAS Initiative with IT PMO. Experienced Senior Project Manager in both in-house and third party developed solutions from concept to implementation and close-out. Expected Skills: Able to manage highly complex work efforts; may have advanced education; may have extensive industry experience. Description (including, but not limited to): • Responsibility for the successful completion of end-to-end project work, including all work products • Oversight of projects comprised of multiple deliverables, including delegation and coordination of tasks • Responsibility for creation and management of the integrated project plan, execution of the project plan, project status, meetings, scope changes, risk and issue tracking/mitigation, coordination across project teams, etc. • Negotiations internal and external to the project teams • Managing scope, resources, timelines, costs/budget, quality, communication, and procurement to meet the goals of the State • Development and execution of training and education on standard project management requirements and methods, facilitating project governance and reporting, and creating models to improve business decisions • Efforts typically include extensive changes to existing functionality or the implementation of new applications and/or technology Skills: SkillRequired/DesiredAmountof ExperienceProficient with MS Project using MS Project Server to manage multi-million-dollar projects with a multiple year durations.Required7YearsStrong communications skills, oral and written, with project team, management, executive management and external organizations.Required7YearsProven planning and management skills including scope estimating and control, budgeting, testing, quality assurance and resource allocation.Required7YearsExperience with project risk management, including failure mode effect analysis and planning.Required5YearsExperience implementing solutions utilizing third party vendors and third-party products.Required7YearsProject Management experience implementing in-house and third party development solutionsRequired6YearsStrong analytical and conceptual skillsRequired5YearsExperienced in contract and vendor managementRequired6YearsPreferred government IT project management experienceDesired5YearsPreferred PMP certificationDesired5Years Apply tot his job