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Role : - Project Manager 4
Client: VITA
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)
Job ID: 740285
Interview Mode: Both Web Cam and In Person Interview

ON SITE: 3 days/week ON SITE required. Parking for contractors available at their location.

Pls note - INTERVIEWS: Mgr prefers local Richmond candidates. Mgr will consider Virtual /Web Based but will reserves the right to request an ON SITE/IN PERSON Interview if the candidate resides within 100 miles of their location.

ABOUT THE ROLE

ES Project Office (PMO) is seeking a Project Mgr to work under a Program Manager on a new statewide enterprise technology project.
The Project Manager will report to the ES Project Office Manager and work within this PMO, but will be directly supporting the Project's Sponsor, Program manager and Project teams.

Project Management responsibilities include:
Managing all aspects of complex, large-scale, high priority projects throughout the project lifecycle, to ensure it is completed on time, within scope, and within budget
Define, document and manage project scope, schedule and budget
Develop, maintain, and distribute standard project management artifacts (i.e. WBS, risk assessments, project charter, RACIs, communication plan, schedule, status reports, etc.)
Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule throughout the project lifecycle
Align project deliverables and milestones with projects strategy and objectives
Manage project within the VITA PMO framework, process, and structure
Manage state level project's within the larger VITA procurement and project management governance processes as directed by PMD & ITIM
Keep leadership and the PMO informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget or results
Facilitate project conference calls, status meetings, planning sessions, and provide for meeting notes
Be a consultant to customers and communicate project status throughout the project lifecycle
Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues
Manage project resources, overseeing day-to-day task execution
Utilizing system-based project management applications; CTP, Planview

The Project Manager should have the following skills;
5 plus years of direct hands-on technical Project Management experience, preferable having managed Virginia state level technology projects
Experience developing and documenting both technical and business requirements
Project Management leadership experience of cross functional matrixed teams
3rd party vendor management experience
Procurement experience preferably associated with a Virginia state technology project
Knowledge of Quality Assurance (e.g. Test Plans, Test Scripts) and best practices
Knowledge of varied technologies: COTS solutions, Security best practices, Cloud-Computing and Data Management
Strong business technical and analytical skills
Attention to detail and logical thinking
Ability to facilitate technical project meetings and translate outcome into project schedules
Ability to oversee and track progress, translating outcomes into management briefings and weekly status reports
Clear, concise and diplomatic written/verbal communication skills across all levels
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation and customer service skills
Self-motivated team player, able to work cooperatively in a team environment
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines when required
Effectively manage and solve complex business and technical problems
Aptitude for learning new technologies, applications and business processes
College degree or military experience, Masters degree preferred
Experience using system-based project management applications; Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP), Planview

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required

VITA PM Certification or the ability to obtain the VITA PM Certification within 3 months of hire is a requirement (there is a fee to get this cert approx $150 that will NOT be reimbursed by the agency).