We are 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 being utilized. 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 (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.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55.00 - $58.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Word and XL: 10 years (Preferred)
• Project management: 10 years (Preferred)
• change management: 10 years (Preferred)
• applications development: 10 years (Preferred)
• risk management: 10 years (Preferred)
• Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Richmond, VA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person