VDEM - Project Manager 2 2 OPENINGS

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

VDEM Project Manager 2 (2 OPENINGS)

Complete Description

Position Overview

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) seeks two Project Managers (PMs) to oversee various IT projects. The PMs will be responsible for planning executing and closing projects ensuring they are completed on time within scope and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans including scope schedule cost estimates resource allocation and risk management strategies.

Project Execution: Coordinate internal and external resources manage project teams and ensure project milestones and deliverables are met according to the project plan.

Stakeholder Management: Communicate project progress risks and issues to stakeholders ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.

Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance processes to ensure project outputs meet required standards and stakeholder expectations.

Project Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of all project activities decisions and changes.

Risk Management: Identify assess and mitigate project risks to minimize potential negative impacts.

Qualifications and Skills

Education: Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Business Administration or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management preferably within the IT sector.

Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is required. Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) PM certification is a plus.

Skills:

o Strong leadership and organizational skills.

o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

o Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g. Agile Scrum).

o Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.

Contract Terms This is an onsite position. VDEM is located at 9711 Farra Court Chesterfield Virginia.

Evaluation and Selection Criteria

Submission Requirements Interested candidates should submit the following:

A detailed resume highlighting relevant experience and certifications.

A cover letter outlining their suitability for the role and availability.

Contact information for professional references.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience Candidate MUST have PMP certification through PMI or PM certification from Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). Highly desired 7 Years Preferred experience with Agile. Required 7 Years Develop comprehensive project plans including scope schedule cost estimates resource allocation and risk management strategies Required 7 Years Experience managing large multistream and complex projects for successful completion of all project phases Required 7 Years

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 Please list the city/state where the candidate is located. Question 4 This position requires ONSITE interviews and ONSITE work. If the candidate is not comfortable with this DO NOT SUBMIT!!!