PMP Project Manager (Ref: 18605)
Position: PMP Project Manager (Ref: 18605)
Location: Mechanicsville, VA USA, 23116Salary: DOE
Duration: 10 Months 16 Days - Contract
Openings: 1
Deadline: 08/20/2026
Description: ***PMP certification Required
***Hybrid-onsite 2-3 days/week
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IT Project Manager to oversee and guide large-scale technology and planning projects. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, a strong understanding of software development life cycles, and the ability to provide credible, balanced leadership to technical teams.
Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelors Degree is required.
Certification: An active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is strictly required.
Project Management Experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience managing large-scale projects.
Methodology Expertise: A minimum of 5 years of experience with a solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) models, alongside expert knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall project management principles.Technical Tools: A minimum of 5 years of proficiency using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project Server.
Preferred QualificationsLeadership: 3+ years of experience effectively balancing business and technical backgrounds to provide highly credible leadership to technology teams.
Additional RequirementsCandidates must be able to work onsite 2-3 days per week.
Extended absences (greater than two weeks) must be approved by management in advance.
Proof of active PMP certification must be provided for consideration.
Required / Desired SkillsCurrent Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) Required - 10 Years
Experience managing large projects Required - 15 Years
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall project management principles. Required - 5 YearsBalance business/technical background with sufficient level of technical background to provide highly credible leadership to technology teams. Required - 3 Years
Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Project Server) Required - 5 Years
Bachelor Degree Required - 4 Years