Job Summary : ABOUT THE ROLE
Client is seeking a Project Manager for the implementation of a statewide voter registration and election management system. This is a high-risk project and will require strict adherence to the requirements in this posting. This position is in office; the selected candidate will work at ELECT offices in Richmond, VA. There is no hybrid or remote option. The Project Manager will be required to work in a fast-paced, potentially stressful environment. Relevant experience in similar environments should be clearly documented in the applicants resume.
The duties of the Project Manager will include :
- Daily interaction with stakeholders, project team members, and ELECT staff.
- Attend virtual and in-person project meetings daily.
- Management of project performance metrics and recording of data in CTP.
- Adhere to the requirements of the Commonwealth Project Management Standard.
- Oversee coordination of the project calendar.
- Conduct briefings on project status to internal and external audiences, including the Interagency Oversight Committee.
Required Skills :
Completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of $5M or more, or completion of a non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of recordExperience with Commonwealth Project Management (CPM) methodologies in large-scale projects (greater than $10 million and medium to high complexity)Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certificationDocumented risk management experienceBachelor's Degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.Review of PM qualification consistent with the VITA PMQR and CIO overviewFamiliarization with the Commonwealths Technology Portfolio (CTP) tool, Planview Enterprise OneStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision.Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.