BWX Technologies Hiring for Sr. IT Project Manager at Lynchburg, Virginia Full Time

BWXT is currently seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for its Lynchburg, VA location!

The Senior Project Manager, is a strategic, conceptual, innovative expert in the project/program management discipline, with a broad range of business experience, who manages the initiation, planning, execution, control, budget and closing of strategic, complex, high-risk, multi-million-dollar IT projects and programs, in the areas of Applications, ERP, Infrastructure, Cyber Security and Acquisitions.

Job Description/Duties

• Drive the successful execution of multi-million dollar critical, complex, high-risk projects / programs, manage the strategic direction and day-to-day tactical aspects of projects/programs, meet aggressive deadlines, may lead other Project Managers
• Develop the strategy for project/program execution, define project scope, general specifications, resource requirements, schedule, and cost estimate baselines
• Develop and manage project/program budgets, manage external vendors, lead vendor selection and contracts
• Work with business to develop return on investment (ROI) and obtain management approvals
• Work with resource managers to staff projects/programs, with impact consideration of other project/programs, and functional/operational objectives
• Develop and maintain project/program schedules and estimates in defined PM tool, maintain project/program team site and accurate project/program documentation
• Pro-actively manage project/program schedule, resources, budget, change control, issues and risks, escalating as necessary to ensure barriers are removed and projects meet their schedules
• Provide timely and accurate project/program status reporting and meetings, targeting different audiences including project team, PMO, Stakeholders and Executives
• Ensure project/program scope, schedule, budget, quality and associated metrics are available and accurate and meet PMO standards and guidelines
• Ensure project management approaches are consistent, measureable and aligned with PMO standards and best practices
• Ensure that the solution meets the needs of the enterprise and business unit representatives
• Oversee the quality aspects of the project and resulting solution
• Assist in the implementation of project management tools and methodologies
• Provide mentoring and support to other project managers
• Champion the promotion of integrity in all projects, ensuring the projects are run effectively and with proper governance
• Understand and anticipate internal and external business challenges, and make recommendations and decisions based on what’s best for the organization, professionally challenge stakeholders on critical project success factors

Job Qualifications/Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required. Computer science or IT related degree is preferred
• Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ project/program management experience
• Related project/program management experience managing concurrent multiple complex IT projects (Applications, ERP, Infrastructure, Acquisitions, CyberSecurity) is preferred
• PMP Certification is preferred
• Proven ability to define solutions and solve problems through conceptual and innovative thought process is required
• Must be able to proactively anticipate and resolve challenges
• Must have expert understanding of automation tools and information technology
• Must have demonstrable proven success in the ability to define, organize, manage and deliver projects, meeting scope, quality, schedule and budget
• Proven success in proactive issues and risk management is required
• Must have experience and knowledge with the project management body of knowledge, Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Visio
• Must have excellent and effective inter-personal, leadership and communication skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance is required