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Senior Project Or Program Manager

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Project or Program Manager to initiate and oversee a Program Management Organization (PMO) for a customer in western Virginia. This role focuses on high-level PMO setup, client coordination, master scheduling, governance, and involvement with multi stakeholders for a complex portfolio which involves projects for infrastructure and natural resources. The position requires professional project management for land stewardship. Experience in natural resources and resource management is required.

This position will work closely with diverse client stakeholders and partner organizations. This role will establish the structure, cadence, tools, and reporting tools necessary to coordinate activities and work across multiple resource areas for field work and assist with leading partner efforts based on regulatory and planning timelines.

Position Type

Contract position with a base period with potential for extension.

Location & On-Site Requirement

Local presence within commuting distance of the designated project office is required. On-site availability is a mandatory requirement for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires a consistent physical presence. The selected candidate must be located within commuting distance and able to work and attend meetings in person at the designated project office one to two times per week, or more frequently as required by project needs. Remote-only arrangements for this position are not available.

Core Responsibilities

• PMO Setup, Governance & Portfolio Management
• Client Coordination, Partnership Support & Leadership Engagement
• Compliance Tracking, Regulatory Integration & Planning Coordination
• Technical Cross-Coordination with Geospatial and Data Teams

Required Qualifications

• Geographic Proximity & Availability
• Proven PMO Leadership
• Senior Client Management Experience
• Exceptional Stakeholder Coordination
• Process Familiarity
• Federal / State Framework Experience
• Executive Communication Skills
• Portfolio and Schedule Discipline

Highly Desired / Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Large-Scale Program Coordination
• Natural Resources & Land Management Background
• Public Land Agency Experience
• Technical Context
• Data and Information Literacy
• Planning and Agreement Coordination
• Geospatial and Data Collection Experience
• Mobile Data Collection Literacy