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Job#: 3046105
Job Description:
Project Manager
Location: Merrifield, Virginia (Hybrid)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Project Manager responsible for managing project tasks, schedules, and deliverables under the guidance of Enterprise Portfolio Value Managers. This role applies basic project management principles to support planning, execution, and stakeholder communication. The position involves coordinating cross-functional activities, tracking progress, and assisting in resolving project issues while contributing to documentation, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute cross-functional projects that align with business goals and operational priorities.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to support successful delivery.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Apply project management tools and templates to support consistent execution and reporting.
• Identify and escalate project risks, issues, and dependencies to senior project leaders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to support timely and integrated project delivery.
• Prepare project documentation, dashboards, and updates for stakeholder communication.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, compliance requirements, and governance standards.
• Participate in issue resolution and support project change management activities.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to project knowledge sharing.
• Support the adoption of project management methodologies and continuous improvement practices.

Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Organizational Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience is required.
Experience: This role requires 5+ years of relevant project management experience, supporting business projects or workstreams. Candidates should be proficient in managing project schedules, deliverables, and stakeholder communications with increasing autonomy. Experience with coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and resolving day-to-day project issues is necessary.
Skills: Advanced knowledge of project documentation, reporting, and change management processes is required. Candidates must have experience with project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or an equivalent. A working knowledge of stakeholder engagement, issue escalation, and project governance practices, along with a basic skill in identifying project risks and contributing to mitigation planning, is expected.
Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Professional Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or a Lean/Agile certification.
• Experience managing vendors or third-party contributors.
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or Jira.

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