Senior Project Manager

DataStaff, Inc. is in need of a Senior Project Manager for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA.

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*This is a hybrid position; 2/3 days per week will be on-site.
Job Description:Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented PMO Support Specialist to enhance project governance, support project managers, and strengthen agency-wide project delivery practices. This role provides direct support to the PMO through documentation management, training coordination, risk oversight, and recurring reporting across Commonwealth-level and agency IT projects.
ResponsibilitiesUpdate, maintain, and publish PMO documentation that supports IT project managers and ITD staff.Manage and maintain SharePoint Online document libraries to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and proper governance.Develop, coordinate, and deliver training (in-person and virtual) for agency IT project managers and supporting staff, including creation of training materials and user documentation.Serve as a risk manager for Commonwealth-level IT projects, guiding risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation procedures.Support recurring cadenced reporting using Excel and Power BI, ensuring data accuracy and meaningful insights.Provide oversight and guidance to projects in the Planning phase to ensure readiness for execution.Ensure projects in execution follow established governance structures, including meeting cadence, reporting, metrics tracking, risk and issue management, and quality assurance.Review project plans to ensure inclusion of required components such as tasks, schedules, risk identification, resource allocation, checkpoints, and status reporting.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of project management methodologies, PMO standards, and governance frameworks.Knowledge of SharePoint Online document organization, permissions, and content management best practices.Knowledge of instructional design principles and effective training development techniques.Strong skills in publishing professional documentation, maintaining organized repositories, and supporting PMO processes.Skill in developing and delivering training to audiences with varying levels of project management experience.Skill in performing risk assessments and communicating risk posture.Skill in preparing data-driven reports and visualizations using Excel and Power BI.Ability to evaluate project readiness during Planning and provide guidance to project managers.Ability to monitor governance compliance throughout project execution.Ability to review project plans for completeness and collaborate with teams to address gapsThe candidate should have 15 years of overall IT experience. Experience with technology infrastructure is preferred. Application Development experience is a plus.The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience.The candidate should be proficient in MS Office tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and Excel.The candidate should possess training and documentation experience.PMP or ACP Certification through PMI or Qualified under the Commonwealth of VirginiaQualification Standards for IT Project Managers.Experience with VITA’s Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) system and ECOS process is strongly preferred.Experience with the core Commonwealth IT procurement processes (RFP, VITA Statewide Contract, and CAI SOW) is preferred.Prior VDOT PM experience is a benefit.
Required Skills:10 Years - Large Project Management5 Years - Documentation creation experience10 Years - Project Management Tools5 Years - Training experience3 Years - SharePoint document management, indexing, and organization experience.8 Years - Experience in IT Risk Management as a risk manager
Desired Skills: 1 Year - VITA CTP10 Years - Proposal Development/Business Writing8 Years - PMP, ACP or Qualified under Commonwealth of Virginia Qualification Standards for IT Project Managers for Category 4 Projects.
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. xzbcwsv As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months.