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Christman Company

Concrete Project Manager

Sterling, VA · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

Compares assessment of client needs to contractual obligations and delivery of project professional management services by the Christman Mid-Atlantic team and all contracted trades, vendors ...

Christmanco

Concrete Project Manager

Sterling, VA · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

Compares assessment of client needs to contractual obligations and delivery of project professional management services by the Christman Mid-Atlantic team and all contracted trades, vendors ...

Ameresco

Senior Project Manager

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$111K - $161K/yr

Professional certifications such as PMP, CEM, CMVP, or LEED AP are preferred. * Experience with ... energy projects is preferred. * Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and ...

Christmanco

Concrete Project Manager

Washington, DC

$95K - $130K/yr

Compares assessment of client needs to contractual obligations and delivery of project professional management services by the Christman Mid-Atlantic team and all contracted trades, vendors ...

MANTECH

Program Manager - Cyber

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Active Project Management Institute Project Management Project Professional certification architectures and operations * Experience within the NRO and mission partners * Experience with cyber defense

MANTECH

Program Manager - Cyber

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Active Project Management Institute Project Management Project Professional certification architectures and operations * Experience within the NRO and mission partners * Experience with cyber defense

MANTECH

Program Manager - Cyber

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Active Project Management Institute Project Management Project Professional certification architectures and operations * Experience within the NRO and mission partners * Experience with cyber defense

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What is a project professional?

Project Professionals are individuals who specialize in planning, executing, and overseeing projects within an organization. They are responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while meeting the desired objectives. Project Professionals can include project managers, coordinators, and other roles that use project management methodologies and tools to guide teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Their work is essential in industries such as construction, IT, healthcare, and more, ensuring efficient and successful project delivery.

How does a project professional typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project lifecycle?

As a Project Professional, you'll regularly work with cross-functional teams that may include engineers, designers, marketers, and stakeholders. Effective collaboration involves facilitating clear communication, organizing regular status meetings, and ensuring everyone is aligned on project goals and deadlines. You'll often be responsible for resolving conflicts, managing expectations, and integrating feedback from various departments. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to coordinate diverse perspectives and keep the project on track.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Professional, you need strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and risk assessment, often supported by a relevant degree and experience. Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana, and certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2, is typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate teams and manage stakeholder expectations effectively. These abilities are crucial for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the desired quality standards.

What is the difference between Project Professional vs Project Coordinator?

AspectProject ProfessionalProject Coordinator
CertificationsPMP, CAPM, or similar project management certificationsTypically no formal certifications required, but some may have CAPM or similar
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, manages teams, responsible for planning and executionSupports project teams, handles administrative tasks, assists in scheduling
ResponsibilitiesDevelops project plans, manages resources, monitors progressCoordinates meetings, updates documentation, tracks project activities

Project Professionals focus on managing and leading projects, requiring certifications and strategic oversight. Project Coordinators support these efforts through administrative and logistical tasks. Both roles are essential in project management but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Project Manager - Cyber Security (Washington, DC)

Washington, DC • On-site

Cedent
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Cyber Security Project Manager to join our client's Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (COE) in Washington, DC. This role involves managing the Airo Fleet technology project within the Cybersecurity Department. The project is extensive and multifaceted, encompassing various work streams within the Airo Fleet Technology Program. The Project Manager will ensure adherence to PLM, scrum framework values, and agile practices, facilitating meetings, aiding in decision-making processes, and removing team obstacles. This role requires someone who can implement industry-standard agile practices and manage a highly visible, complex project efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and direct technical leads, project team members, and consultants/contractors.
  • Develop and maintain essential project documents, including:
    • Project Charter
    • Project Management Plan
    • Requirements Documents
    • Design Documents
    • Input to Architecture Documents
    • Test Plan
    • Test Results
    • Implementation Plans
    • Post-Implementation and Lessons Learned Reports
    • Project Schedules and Budgets
    • Resource Management Plans
  • Produce weekly program status reports.
  • Conduct project status meetings and other necessary meetings.
  • Manage the project master schedule using MS Enterprise Project Management (EPM) and MS Project Professional 2010.
  • Report schedule and budget variances.
  • Create and maintain SharePoint project sites within the EPM system.
  • Ensure high-quality, well-maintained project schedules, baselines, and estimates to complete the program/project, and report variances.
  • Report on risks and provide ongoing risk management plans, risk assessments, and mitigations.
  • Manage ongoing issues and changes using established processes and templates, and publish reports.
  • Generate weekly status reports detailing activities, accomplishments, issues, and actions to resolve issues.
  • Ensure completion of all activities required to successfully meet operational readiness reviews.
  • May create Statements of Work (SOW) for Requests for Proposal (RFP) and evaluate vendor responses.
  • Verify creation of vendor documents as outlined in SOW or create new ones as required.
  • Evaluate criteria for product and proposal analysis.
  • Collaborate with SAFe teams to deliver capabilities and maintain PLM artifacts.

Deliverables:
  • Deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Present projects at Quality Checkpoints.
  • Present projects at Department Level Project Reviews.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of work experience, training, and education.
  • 7-10 years of hands-on program and project management experience from initiation to implementation using formal methodologies and processes.
  • At least 10 years of experience in technology management, analysis, and administration.
  • Proven ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders, protecting departmental interests.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and writing skills, adaptable to various audiences.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with MS Project Office Professional and MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project Server (EPM) and Ariba on Demand.
  • Certifications: PMP, CSM, SAFe 5.5/6.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least 5 years of experience managing Information Security-related projects.
  • At least 5 years of experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project Server (EPM).
  • Additional Certifications: Security+, SSCP, and/or CISSP.

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CEDENT strives to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where they can all develop professionally and build a rewarding career. As a result, we create an inclusive environment that is rich in diversity, acknowledges each individual's uniqueness and promotes respect, personal achievement and stewardship. Our clients are global and so is CEDENT. We build and maintain a global workforce that includes people from different backgrounds, with a vast range of skills and experience all united by a common culture and commitment to help our clients achieve high performance. Cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment makes business sense. Our peoples varied skills are the talent engine that powers CEDENT, enabling it in turn to deliver the innovative solutions that help our clients outperform competitors.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Plano, TX, US

Year founded

2008

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