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

*This position is onsite 4-5 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the project scope, schedule, budget, other project management artifacts and reporting to HR management.
• Assist the HR Division staff in responding to external agency partners and vendors, coordinating tasks, and ensuring that all stakeholders are engaged and meet key deadlines.
• Develop and maintain project documentation required by Procurement and VITA.
• Track and report on the progress and outcomes of major active projects.
• Develop and maintain projects schedules and budgets.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with project team and vendors through timely, accurate and effective communication.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Process optimization, awareness of best practices, and change management experience is highly preferred.
• Must possess strong oral/written communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Should have the ability to manage shifting priorities.
• Ability to successfully interact in a team environment and effectively communicate both orally and in writing across all levels of an organization.
• Considerable experience in software project management
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major study in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Combination of education, experience, and training, demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable.

Required Skills:

• 10 Years - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects including those which span 2-3 years.
• 10 Years - Project management experience with a PMP Certification.
• 10 Years - Producing comparative analysis of value propositions, proposals, and cost benefit analyses.
• 10 Years - Managing requests for information/proposal from inception to vendor selection.
• 10 Years - Creating presentations that are clear for an audience with varied levels of understanding.
• 10 Years - 10 Years - Proficient usage of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desired Skills:

• 5 Years - VITA PMD Certification Highly Desired
• 5 Years - Experience working in Human Resources is a plus
• 5 Years - Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite/Oracle Cloud solutions is desirable

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. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.