Sr. Networking Project Manager

Job Description

Job Location :   Richmond, VA, Hybrid.

Job Description :

• Goal of this role from Mgr : Ensure Verizon / SAIC PM s are staying on track and being able to provide PM reports and updates to leadership. But they also need to understand networking and the tech speak.
• No PMP required the technical in data and networking technologies experience will be the key in the success of this role.
• VITA has an immediate need of a Technical PM to oversee the VSP Net project / transition from a legacy service to the VDN-managed platform with Verizon.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Data and Network Monitoring technologies, standards, and practices for management of the broadband circuit portfolio.
• Ability to assist with the Data Networking services lifecycle from strategic planning to operations and financials, from a broadband circuit perspective.
• Ability to perform Data Networking technology and operational assessments to oversee the Virginia State Police transition project.
• Project Management experience and the ability to track milestones / deliverables and report out to VITA leadership.
• Experience in managing general network technology projects.
• Understands best practices in service management including contract and vendor management in an outsourcing or shared service.
• Responsible for responding to and resolving agency and customer escalations

Recommended Knowledge / Experiences :

Skill Matrix :

Skill Required Amount of Experience Experience

Ability to perform Data Networking technology and operational assessments to oversee the Virginia State Police transition project Required 5 Years

Project Management experience and the ability to track milestones / deliverables and report out to VITA leadership Required 5 Years

Experience in managing general network technology projects Required 5 Years

Extensive knowledge and experience with Data and Network Monitoring technologies, standards, and practices. Required 5 Years

Experience deploying and managing multiple location network solutions Required 5 Years

Responsible for responding to and resolving agency and customer escalations Required 2 Years

Experience producing presentations when reporting out on status of technology projects Required 2 Years

Requirements

1.Level III- More than seven (7) years of experience working on complex projects with 2 or more years in a leadership role as a Specialist 2.More than 7 years of experience in Organizational Change Management (OCM) for state human service eligibility systems, including leading large-scale initiatives focusing on people, process, and technology transformations within public sector or government environments, including defining strategies for stakeholder engagement, creating communication plans, conducting readiness assessments, and creating and delivering training plans. 3.More than 7 years' experience in applying industry standard change management principles, methods and tools, and developing key performance metrics to assess impact and effectiveness. Qualifications : 1.At least 5 years of hands-on experience in the human service domain (e.g., SNAP, HEAP, PA, Child Care) and experience with IT-driven OCM projects. 2.At least 7 years' experience working on an OCM project in the human service domain that is federally funded, aligning to federal requirements prior to implementation. Examples include testing, deployment, and pilot requirements and federal program specific requirements. 3.At least 7 years implementing change for "external stakeholders". Examples include County, state, federal entities that are not designated as a sponsor of the project. 4.At least 7 years working on IT driven OCM projects, utilizing industry change management lifecycle methodologies and standards. 5.At least 5 years' experience managing deliverables-based vendors on projects. 6.Advanced degree or certification in change management (e.g., Prosci Certified Change Practitioner). 7.Experience defining strategies for stakeholder engagement, creating comprehensive communication plans, conducting readiness assessments, developing, and delivering training plans, and managing risk.