PMO at 4A Consulting, LLC in ellicott city, Maryland

Job Description:

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Governance and Oversight:

• Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, and tools for project execution.
• Ensure project teams follow best practices, standardized processes, and methodologies.
• Monitor the overall project portfolio to ensure timely and budgeted delivery of all projects.

1. Project Planning and Support:

• Assist in the creation of project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate coordination between different project teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Provide guidance on project scope, risk management, and project lifecycle processes.

1. Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track the progress of ongoing projects, identifying issues or bottlenecks and providing mitigation strategies.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics to assess project health.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports and dashboards to senior management and stakeholders.

1. Resource Management:

• Manage resource allocation across multiple projects to ensure optimal utilization of staff and other resources.
• Maintain a central repository for project documentation and lessons learned for future reference.

1. Stakeholder Communication:

• Act as the central point of communication between project teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings and ensure all project-related updates are shared in a timely manner.

1. Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify project risks and issues, developing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that any project risks are communicated effectively to stakeholders.

1. Process Improvement:

• Continuously review and improve PMO processes and tools to enhance project delivery efficiency.
• Lead post-project evaluations and implement lessons learned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in project management or a similar role.
• Experience with program and portfolio management tools and methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, etc.).
• Proven experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of project management frameworks and best practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).
• Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Leadership and team management skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PRINCE2
• Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist)

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