VITA - Project Manager 4

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

VITA PM
ON SITE: 3 days/week ON SITE required. Parking for contractors available at their location.
Interview type: see below before submitting your candidate.
MAX VENDOR RATE: Please use this rate when submitting (nothing higher or lower)

Complete Description

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 Projects Sponsor Program manager and Project teams.

Project Management responsibilities include:

Managing all aspects of complex largescale 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 projects 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 daytoday task execution

Utilizing systembased project management applications; CTP Planview

The Project Manager should have the following skills;

5 plus years of direct handson 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 CloudComputing 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 multitasking skills

Excellent communication (verbal and written) presentation and customer service skills

Selfmotivated 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 systembased 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).

Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience Experience managing IT Projects Required 5 Years Active Project Management Professional Certification Required 0 VITA Certified Project Manager or ability to obtain in 3 months after hire. Required 0

Questions

Description Question 1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment Question 2 Please list candidates email address. Question 3 In what city and state does your candidate currently reside Question 4 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. Does your candidate agree to this arrangement if selected for an interview Question 5 Role requires 3 days on site. If selected does your candidate agree to this arrangement Question 6 An active PMP cert is required (cert cannot be expired). Please upload a copy of your candidates PMP cert under the REFERENCE TAB in Vector or they will not be considered Question 7 VITA Certified Project Manager or ability to obtain in 3 months after hire. There is a $150 fee to obtain the VITA cert that you /your candidate will need to cover. If selected does your candidate agree to obtaining this cert within the 3 mo timeline as required