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To manage the execution of IT projects in accordance with the specified and agreed upon scope, timeframe, budget, and quality requirements. To monitor adherence to project management governance, principles, standards, and methodologies.

• Define project plans incorporating scope, budget, and timeframes to ensure quality and successful project execution.
• Manage the delivery of multiple, large-scale, projects to successful completion in accordance with scope, budget, timeframe, and service level agreements.
• Monitor governance and quality of the projects, including adoption of PMO methodologies, principles, tools, standards, and processes.
• Provide onsite guidance for the project team to build and motivate team members to meet project milestones. Resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables.
• Track and report on project status and performance, monitoring project overheads and capital expenses, project deliverables, dependencies, and timeframes.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the project and manage project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to improve project delivery.
• Collaborate and facilitate optimum engagement between and within BCX Divisions and establish and enhance relationships and network with partners, customers and vendors in support of market dominance.

Project Management

Agile Methodology

Relationship Building

Budget Management

Job Match

Deciding & Initiating Action

Adapting & Responding to change

Planning & Organising

Writing and Reporting

Presenting and Communicating information

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Computer Science or Business

OR NQF 4: Grade 12

5 years’ relevant experience and relevant Project Management certification

OR

7 years’ relevant experience and relevant Project Management certification.

Agile

PMBOK

PRINCE 2

Span of Control

o

Level of Engagement

Internal stakeholders and external clients

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Project Management Analyst

King George, VA 22485 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Experienced (Non-Manager)

High School / GED

Security Clearance Required

Secret

TMC Technologies is searching for a Project Management Analyst to be included in a bid effort to provide subject matter, systems engineering, software development, and test/evaluation expertise to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Systems Engineering and Integration (V) Department.

Work is expected to begin in August 2025. Selected candidates will be required to sign a Letter of Intent.

• 5 years of experience including recording meeting minutes, capturing and tracking action items, developing schedules, and demonstrating strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and experienced in developing presentations and briefs.
• Experience with Program Executive Office (PEO) Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) and Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Program Executive Office (PEO) Land Systems (LS) tasking planning sheets, budgeting, tracking, and reporting.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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Project Management Analyst

King George, VA 22485 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Experienced (Non-Manager)

High School / GED

Security Clearance Required

Secret

TMC Technologies is searching for a Project Management Analyst to be included in a bid effort to provide subject matter, systems engineering, software development, and test/evaluation expertise to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Systems Engineering and Integration (V) Department.

Work is expected to begin in August 2025. Selected candidates will be required to sign a Letter of Intent.

• 5 years of experience including recording meeting minutes, capturing and tracking action items, developing schedules, and demonstrating strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and experienced in developing presentations and briefs.
• Experience with Program Executive Office (PEO) Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) and Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Program Executive Office (PEO) Land Systems (LS) tasking planning sheets, budgeting, tracking, and reporting.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

A position has become available for a Lead - Project Management Office to join our dynamic team.

The Lead: PMO role is responsible for the delivery and oversight of a project management service through the allocation of contracted project management resources. The Lead PMO will develop project management practice methods and facilitate the training and implementation of a robust, standardized project management capability within the SPAR Organisation. This role involves managing the administration and adoption of PMO systems and tools all while managing the PMO budget.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Leads the Project Management Office (PMO).
2. Builds and manages the budget for PMO services.
3. Reports on a portfolio of projects and initiatives including status reporting on project milestones, deliverables, and risks for all projects within the PMO.
4. Procures adequate PM resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes, and manages timesheets and costs against budgets.
5. Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, processes, and standards to ensure consistent and effective project delivery.
6. Develops Project Management processes, policies and standards.
7. Identifies and implements ‘fit for purpose’ Project Management Tools/Systems.
8. Develops and delivers proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
9. Develops a training strategy and implementation roadmap for PMO practices.
10. Develops training material to support training of all PM processes, policies and procedures.
11. Trains and provides coaching of project management processes, methods and tools for the PMO and SPAR Organisation.
12. Monitors the adoption of project management practices & identifies opportunities to accelerate/improve adoption.
13. Provides expertise on PMO methodology as well as industry best practices.
14. Manages and guides a virtual PMO resource ensuring the PMO meets performance targets.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Business/Commerce or Computer Science.
2. PgMP/PMP/PMI-RMP/CAPM and Project Management related certification.
3. A minimum of 8 years Project Management experience.
4. At least 4 years in a mature PMO environment.
5. At least 2 years’ experience in a multiple project management role.
6. A strong track record of successful delivery in PMO roles within an IT and Business Change environment.
7. Several years direct, first-hand experience managing projects at a level to be confident instructing and guiding project managers; advising on project planning, financial and resource estimation, tracking and controlling schedules, communication, governance, and reporting.
8. Experience in an Agile/SAFe environment is preferred.

The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements:

1. End to end understanding of various Project Management Frameworks and methodologies.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage a PMO and deploy professional PM resources as needed.
3. Demonstrated capability in project/program/portfolio financial management.
4. Ability to guide, coach and advise at all organisational levels to effect sustainable change and improve the project and process maturity level of the organisation.
5. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
6. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
7. Good professional team leadership and coordination skills.

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