High Risk Project Manager

Job Title: High-Risk Project Manager
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)
Duration: 18-24 Months

Job Description:

On-Site: 2-3 days/week preferred but is open for discussion
Virtual Interviews to start - followed up w/In-Person

About The Role
The client 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.

It is preferred that the PM work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the Client offices in Richmond, VA, however, this is open for discussion.

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 under contract and 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 the Commonwealth Project Management Standard.
• Coordination with SVRS contractor project management team for all aspects of project performance.
• Work in conjunction with members of the ELECT SVRS project team.
• Facilitate communication between the SVRS contractor PM team and ELECT staff.
• Oversee coordination of the 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:

• Active Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Documented risk management experience.
• Successful completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth of Virginia project of $5M or more, or completion of a non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record.
• A Bachelor s degree is an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarization with the Commonwealth Technology Portfolio is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communications skills, written and verbal.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.