Our client is currently seeking a Project Manager. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Provides IT project management support for VA projects and sub-projects Expedite and coordinate services to manage complex enterprise projects within the Federal government Manage assigned tasks to completion within the schedule, budget, and scope of the individual project Ensure objectives of the projects are achieved Provide recommendations to the VA Program Manager as to project staffing requirements and employee discipline(s) required for the project team(s) Develop formal project charters as required by the VA Program Manager Conduct project kick-off and status meetings and communicate individual roles and project expectations Conduct formal project reviews with project sponsor at project completion and review all project products to confirm acceptance and satisfaction Conduct reviews with the Program Manager on a periodic basis Keep the Program Manager, Customer, and project team informed of the status of the project being managed Coordinate activities with existing customers Coordinate activities for ad hoc requests from internal and external customers Develop and maintain detailed project plans, Work Breakdown Structure of the work being performed and schedules Monitor project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule and identify ways to resolve schedule issues Ensure that risks associated with the cost, resource, schedule, and technical aspects of the project are identified, assessed, documented, tracked, and mitigated Apprise management of issues that impact the project and require management decisions Develop System Development plans, track activities to the plan, and communicate status, utilizing the latest Project Management tools To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Development software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and at least 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Top Skills: Solid project management skill set Large scale integration experience VA experience preferred Experience managing Information Technology related projects Must be well versed in life cycle and project management methodologies Must have experience in tracking costs, schedule and performance progress Must be able to identify and mitigate risks