Job Description

Sr. IT Advisory Project Manager (High-Risk Projects)

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid – 2 days/wk Onsite)

Employment Type: Long-term contract

Brooksource is seeking a Senior IT Project Advisor to support a major state-level initiative aimed at improving project governance and reducing systemic risk across local government operations. This role will support the build-out of a Project Management Center of Excellence (PM COE) and lead multiple high-risk, high-visibility IT projects from planning through execution.

You’ll be part of a transformative effort that empowers cross-functional teams and enhances project delivery practices statewide. If you're a strong communicator with experience navigating complex project environments, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities :

• Manage full lifecycle of multiple high-risk IT projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Lead the development of project management standards, training materials, and best practices
• Build out risk reporting dashboards and support project governance
• Mentor other project managers on high-risk project execution
• Collaborate with agency stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful delivery
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with broader goals

Skills & Experience :

• 7+ years of IT project management experience, with emphasis on high-risk or complex initiatives
• Strong understanding of project risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Proficiency with project management tools like MS Project , Jira , SharePoint , or similar
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• PMP , PMI-RMP , or other relevant certifications preferred
• Previous experience working in or with government agencies is a plus

About EEG : Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Tags

Long term contract, Local area,

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