High Risk Project Manager

Short Description:

Seeking a Project Manager with experience in managing high risk/high complexity projects.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: On-site 2-3 days/week preferred but open for discussion.

Interview Process:

Initial virtual interviews followed by in-person interviews if there is interest.

Duration:

Expected duration is 18 - 24 months.

About the Role:

The Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) is seeking a Project Manager for the implementation of the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS). This high-risk project requires strict adherence to the requirements outlined in this posting. The preferred work schedule is a hybrid model, with a minimum of three days per week in the ELECT offices in Richmond, VA, though this is open for discussion.

Due to its high visibility and significant complexity, the SVRS Project Manager will work in a fast-paced, potentially stressful environment. Relevant experience in similar environments should be documented in the applicant’s resume. The SVRS is currently under contract and undergoing development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily interaction with stakeholders, project team members, and ELECT staff.
• Attendance at virtual and in-person project meetings daily.
• Management of project performance metrics and recording of data in CTP.
• Adherence to requirements of Commonwealth Project Management Standard.
• Coordination with SVRS contractor project management team for all aspects of project performance.
• Work in conjunction with members of the ELECT SVRS project team.
• Facilitate communication between SVRS contractor PM team and ELECT staff.
• Oversee coordination of SVRS project calendar.
• Conduct briefings on SVRS project status to internal and external audiences, including the Interagency Oversight Committee.
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Active Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Documented risk management experience.
• Successful completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth of Virginia project of ***M or more, or completion of a non-COV project with a value greater than ***M as PM of record.
• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarization with the Commonwealth Technology Portfolio highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communications skills, written and verbal.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  

Skills:

• Completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of ***M or more, or completion of a non-COV project with a value greater than ***M as PM of record - Required
• Experience with Commonwealth Project Management (CPM) methodologies in large-scale projects (greater than *** million and medium to high complexity) - Required
• Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certification - Required
• Documented risk management experience - Required
• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience - Required
• Review of PM qualification consistent with the *** PMQR and CIO overview - Required
• Familiarization with the Commonwealths Technology Portfolio (CTP) tool, Planview Enterprise One - Highly desired
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project - Required
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision - Required
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills - Required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Required
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills - Required
  
  

Global Candidate Requirements:

Please ensure the candidate's experience with managing high-risk, high complexity projects is highlighted in their resume, including details of successful project completion and project value. The candidate should be aware of the interview process involving both virtual and in-person interviews.