One of our premier clients is looking for a PMP Certified Project Manager in Richmond, VA for a contract position. If interested, please submit your resume ASAP indicating (1) current location (2) desired hourly rate, W2 or 1099? (3) Your email address.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Managing/coordinating a Request for Proposal (RFP) process composed of RFP related tasks such the review and assistance with drafting of the evaluation criteria, contract terms, RFP format, and other procurement-related documentation in coordination with the VSP procurement staff.
* Direct the Business Analyst throughout the project to ensure the objectives and requirements for a new system are fully defined.
* Oversee the vendor efforts on the design, development and implementation of the solution and will coordinate with the vendor PM and client Division and business stakeholders/owners as needed.
* The Project Manager, in coordination with the Business Analyst, will be responsible for the identification, analysis, tracking and recommending appropriate actions to project issues including those that are technology related.
* Identification and management of project risks.
* Coordinating with the client s IT Division, will provide overall direction to the vendor as to any interfaces to existing systems.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
* Review, analyze and evaluate user/system needs
* Project management experience with a PMP Certification.
* Proficient with Microsoft Word and XL
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects lasting 6 to 12 months, with teams of 3 to 4 people.
* Process optimization, best practices, change management, facilitation and internal/external consulting is highly preferred.
* Should have excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication and presentation skills.
* Extensive knowledge of applications development
* Documented risk management experience
* Completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of $5M or more, or completion of non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record.