Sr Project Manager 2

Job Title: Sr Project Manager 2
Location: Richmond, VA 23235 - Onsite (4-5 days onsite)
Duration: 12 months
Interview: In Person Only

About The Role:
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 ***. 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 Product, schedule and budget and reporting to VSP 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 REQUIRED
• Documented high-risk project 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 VSP 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.

Skill Matrix:

• Review, analyze and evaluate user/system needs - Required
• Project management experience with a PMP Certification. - Required
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and XL - Required
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects lasting 6 to 12 months, with teams of 3 to 4 people. - Required
• Process optimization, best practices, change management, facilitation and internal/external consulting is highly preferred. - Required
• Should have excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication and presentation skills. - Required
• Extensive knowledge of applications development - Required
• Documented high risk management experience - Required
• 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