Project Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking an adept Project Manager to oversee intricate projects from their inception through to successful completion at our Arlington, Virginia location. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for professionals who excel at managing multiple workstreams, aligning stakeholder interests, and enforcing rigorous project governance in dynamic settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage several projects simultaneously through their full lifecycles, ensuring each progresses seamlessly from start to finish.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and sponsors to define project scope, timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, communication plans, risk registers, action items, and decision logs.
• Closely track milestones, commitments, and outputs, proactively engaging team members to maintain schedules and address potential delays. Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies in coordination with leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Prepare and distribute clear, timely project updates and communications to all stakeholders regarding status, decisions, and forthcoming steps.
• Deliver organized presentations on project progress, obstacles, and technical details to leadership and partner groups.
• Support measurement of project performance by assisting in defining key metrics and contributing to progress reports aligned with operational objectives.
• Participate in broader organizational initiatives and undertake additional tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Industry experience specifically within medical devices.
• Strong capabilities in project planning, organization, stakeholder engagement, and clear communication.
• Leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams and influence diverse stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Expertise in risk management, project governance, and status reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving aptitude with the capacity to work independently in fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with various project management methodologies and tools.

Additional Information

Robert Half is a globally recognized talent solutions provider offering contract, temporary, and permanent staffing services across finance, technology, marketing, legal, and administrative sectors. We facilitate a competitive compensation environment complemented by employee benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract staff. Additionally, contract employees may participate in a company 401(k) plan.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Our firm champions equal employment opportunity for all applicants including minorities, females, disabled veterans, and veterans.