Project Manager, Risk & Financial Support

Morton is seeking a Project Manager, Risk & Financial Support in North Chesterfield, VA. This role supports tier 1 Client IT modernization projects by managing risk and issue tracking while providing financial oversight, including budget tracking, spend plan updates, and reporting. Ideal candidates combine PMP-certified project management expertise with strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, and portfolio management tools.

• Develop subject matter expertise via formal/informal training and knowledge transfer with key project team members to enhance risk management value.
• Leverage expertise and curiosity to proactively identify risks/issues and define corresponding mitigation plans.
• Partner with Project Managers to identify, track, and mitigate risks across the project lifecycle; escalate before thresholds are exceeded.
• Solicit, gather, document, and actively manage risks and issues with a regular cadence across project phases, milestones, and stage gates.
• Propose mitigation strategies and secure stakeholder buy-in where appropriate.
• Attend project status meetings, scrum readouts, and key bureau sessions to capture risks and issues in real time.
• Maintain a comprehensive risk and issue register, including probability, impact, mitigation strategies, and cost implications.
• Differentiate between internal risks (managed within the project) and external risks impacting the project.
• Deliver concise and complete monthly risk readouts aligned with Project Manager expectations.
• Support financial oversight activities, including budget tracking, spend plan updates, and reporting for large-scale IT modernization projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or related field (preferred).

• 3–5 years of experience in project management support, risk management, financial analysis, or IT project delivery.

• PMP certification (required).

• Strong proficiency with MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, and Planview or comparable portfolio management tools.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to balance detail orientation with high-level leadership summaries.

Morton is an IT-focused staffing and recruiting partner based in Richmond, VA. The company connects skilled technology professionals with employers by aligning qualifications, preferences, and career goals to the specific needs of each role. Morton supports both job seekers and hiring managers through tailored search, screening, and placement services designed to deliver the right fit for long-term success. To connect exceptional IT talent with the right opportunities by listening closely, understanding goals on both sides of the hiring equation, and delivering placements that create lasting impact for people and organizations.