PMO Operations Lead

Job Description: Job DescriptionProject Manager / PMO Operations Lead (NOAA) Silver Spring MDPay from $125,000/yrMUST :Experience Project Manager / PMO leadEligible for Federal Public Trust clearance 17 years of progressive and professional experience in the IT field 8 years of experience working in IT project managementExperience managing multiple endeavors across multiple programs/projectsProven experience successfully leading project of varying sizes and scopesProven experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologiesStrong experience using Smart Sheets or similar tools for PMO management and reportingStrategic planning experience; ability to categorize, integrate, and synthesize on the fly when working with virtual whiteboard or other toolsProven familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and responsible use of AI-assisted toolsProficiency in utilizing Google Suite products and Microsoft ProjectExperience with IT modernization projects is strongly preferred) Excellent communication skills both written and verbalAbility to present to senior clients and stakeholdersHighly analytical with strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skillsPMP certification is requiredBachelor s Degree in relevant fieldDUTIES :The ideal candidate will work closely with Senior leadership and our technical team with management of strategic- level special (non-operational) projects to help drive high-visibility initiatives that shape the future of enterprise IT for the clientUsing facilitation tools to help brainstorm, prioritize, and achieve consensusEnsuring notes and decisions are recorded (with assistance from other contract team members) Translating strategic planning results into project plansMaintaining annual strategic planning tracking sheet with adequate metadata to determine alignment and understand milestones and success factorsScheduling and helping facilitate inclusive strategic planning meetings, both IMO-only and with leadership governance boards, on at least an annual basis; multiple meetings may be needed to arrive at a plan consensusUsing facilitation tools to help brainstorm, prioritize, and achieve consensusCoordinating collaboratively with all project SMEs and other leads to manage project schedules, track costs, and assess and report on project risksScheduling and running project meetings; preparing meeting agendas and distributing notesMaintaining all project-related documents in a repository approved by and accessible to the GovernmentPresenting project details and progress to various technical and non-technical audiencesPreparing and delivering presentations related to projects to governance/working groupsUnderstanding the organizational policies and procedures for accuracy of solutions and deliverables to the clientDemonstrating a commitment to quality and customer support Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.