Project Manager  
*Local to Richmond, VA only please
*This position is 100% onsite

Description:

• The 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 the clients’ IT management and the business stakeholders/owners on a weekly basis or as agreed upon.

Certifications:

• Active Project Management Institute PMI Project Management Professional PMP certification

Responsibilities:

• 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 clients’ procurement staff.
• The project manager will assist the clients’ 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 the clients’ 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 clients’ IT Division will provide overall direction to the vendor as to any interfaces to existing systems 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.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• 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

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