Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kentro is a company committed to innovation and collaboration, seeking a PM Center of Excellence (PMCoE) Project Manager to support VA modernization and new-capability projects. The role involves full-lifecycle IT project management, ensuring projects are executed within scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Responsibilities
- Conduct all phases of project management — initiation, planning, execution, and closeout — consistent with PMP standards and VA procedures
- Develop formal project charters as required by the VA Program Manager
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and deliverables-based project schedules that accurately depict the work to be performed; ensure all plans, WBS, and schedule work products are retrievable by the VA Resources Lead(s) for review and approval
- Facilitate project kick-off and status meetings, communicate roles and expectations, and keep the Program Manager, customer, and project team informed of project status
- Monitor project milestones and critical dates, identify potential schedule jeopardy, and develop resolutions
- Identify, assess, document, track, and mitigate cost, resource, schedule, and technical risks; ensure tracked issues remain accessible to the VA Resources Lead(s)
- Assess variances from the project plan and implement changes to keep the project within scope, time, cost, and quality objectives
- Develop estimates for project effort, costs, and critical computer resources, and track activities against the plan
- Maintain a collaborative environment with key stakeholders and coordinate activities with VA customers and ad hoc internal/external requests
- Conduct periodic reviews with senior management, program managers, project sponsors, and project teams; conduct formal closeout reviews confirming acceptance and satisfaction
- Make and use measurements to determine the status of planning, tracking, and oversight activities, utilizing current VA project management tools
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business, or a related scientific/technical discipline. An additional 8 years of relevant experience can be substituted for the degree requirement for a total of 18+ years of experience
- 10+ years of program or project management experience managing IT-related projects
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
- Demonstrated proficiency in project and life-cycle management methodologies
- Demonstrated experience tracking cost, schedule, and performance progress
- Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate project risks
- US Citizen or Green card holder
- Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance
- Must meet updated ID requirements
- Federal government or VA experience
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Healthcare benefits
- Supplemental benefits
- 401k including an employer match
- Discount perks
- Rewards
- Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development
- Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations.
- Flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking
- Funds for activities – virtual and in-person
- We host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations
- Host and attend charity galas/events
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