Position Duration:

Long Term

Req Id:

4445

Work Mode:

Onsite

Salary/Rate:

Market Rate

Job Description:

• Client is looking for a Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in the field. A PM is needed to address and coordinate the replacement of the existing criminal history systems utilized by the Client.
• The Project Manager will work with Business Analysts , program manager and serve as the liaison between the business community/end users and the IT organization.
• The project manager is responsible for managing the project scope, schedule and budget and reporting to IT management and the business stakeholders/owners on a weekly basis or as agreed upon.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)certification
• Documented risk management experience
• Completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of $5M or more, or completion of non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record.

Duties may include :

• Managing/coordinating a Request For Proposal (RFP) process composed of RFP related tasks such the review and assistance with drafting of the evaluation criteria, contract terms, RFP format, and other procurement-related documentation in coordination with the procurement staff.
• The project manager will assist the IT Division staff in responding to vendor queries, performing the vendor evaluation process and contract negotiations as necessary.
• The PM will direct the Business Analyst throughout the project to ensure the objectives and requirements for a new system are fully defined.
• The PM will oversee the vendor efforts on the design, development and implementation of the solution and will coordinate with the vendor PM and IT Division and business stakeholders/owners as needed.
• The Project Manager, in coordination with the Business Analyst, will be responsible for the identification, analysis, tracking and recommending appropriate actions to project issues including those that are technology related.
• They will also be responsible for the identification and management of project risks.
• The PM, coordinating with the IT Division, will provide overall direction to the vendor as to any interfaces to existing VSP (and non-Agency) systems.
• In general, the PM is responsible for the coordination and completion of the assigned projects that will result in the design, execution , delivery and implementation of a new criminal history system.

Skills Required:

• Review, analyze and evaluate user/system needs Required 10 Years
• Project management experience with a PMP Certification. Required 10 Years
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and XL Required 10 Years
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects lasting 6 to 12 months, with teams of 3 to 4 people. Required 10 Years
• Process optimization, best practices, change management, facilitation and internal/external consulting is highly preferred. Required 10 Years
• Should have excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication and presentation skills. Required 10 Years
• Extensive knowledge of applications development Required 10 Years
• Documented risk management experience Required 10 Years
• Completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of $5M or more, or completion of non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record. Required 10 Years

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Required)
• Software development: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Word: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Required)

Work Location: On the road