Project Manager 4 - Onsite Richmond, VA

Job Description

The   Virginia   Department   of   Elections   (ELECT)   is   seeking   a   Project   Manager   for   the implementation of the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS). SVRS is 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.

SVRS   is   a   high-risk   project   with   high   visibility   and   significant   complexity,   therefore the SVRS 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 applicant’s resume.

ABOUT   THE   ROLE

The   Virginia   Department   of   Elections   (ELECT)   is   seeking   a   Project   Manager   for   the implementation of the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS). SVRS is 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.

SVRS   is   a   high-risk   project   with   high   visibility   and   significant   complexity,   therefore the SVRS 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 applicant’s resume.

SVRS   is   currently   undergoing   development.   The   duties   of   the SVRS Project Manager will include :

• 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.
• Adhere   to   requirements   of   Commonwealth   Project   Management   Standard.
• Work   in   conjunction   with   members   of   the   ELECT   SVRS   project   team.
• Oversee   coordination   of   SVRS   project   calendar.
• Conduct   briefings   on   SVRS   project   status   to   internal   and   external   audiences, including the Interagency Oversight Committee.

The   required   education   and   experience   for   this   position   are   as   follows :

Requirements

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 record

Required

10

Years

Experience with Commonwealth Project Management (CPM) methodologies in large-scale projects (greater than $10 million and medium to high complexity)

Required

10

Years

Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certification

Required

10

Years

Documented risk management experience

Required

10

Years

Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.

Required

10

Years

Review of PM qualification consistent with the VITA PMQR and CIO overview

Required

10

Years

Familiarization with the Commonwealth’s Technology Portfolio (CTP) tool, Planview Enterprise One

Highly desired

10

Years

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Required

10

Years

Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision.

Required

10

Years

Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Required

10

Requirements

Qualifications Type Category Qualification Description Competency Required Skills Others Help desk support Help desk Novice (1-3 Years) No Skills Others Communication skills both verbal and written Novice (1-3 Years) No