Project Lead (PM 3)

Title: RIC Project Lead
Location: Richmond, VA 23219 United States (Onsite / Hybrid)
Interviews: Web Cam Interview Only
Job Type: Contract
Job Duration: Approx. 12+ months (High possibility of longer extensions, with business needs)

Job Description:
Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience implementing and maintaining a local government Community Development and Regulation system using the Cityworks Online PLL or Trimble Unity Permit software platforms.
• Mastery of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major, defined program management approaches (PMI, Agile, Six Sigma).
• Significant knowledge of project planning/scheduling tools (for example, Microsoft Project), with a solid track record of practical application.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations.
• Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment in which this role may not directly control resources.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of local government processes related to land permitting, plan review, inspection, and code enforcement.
• Ability to large multi-department project team to match CDR software to business requirements, including leadership in research on current and emerging technology options.

Experience:

• Seven or more years of progressively responsible IT experience.
• Five years of successfully managing Community Development and Regulation projects.
• Five or more years of experience with Planning and Community Development business problem solving.
• Experience in leading diverse teams.
• Experience and ability in using soft skills and people skills .
• Experience with implementation of software systems and platforms.
• Experience meeting with stakeholders and clients and gathering the project's requirements, goals, and Product.

Experience with these supporting processes:

• Knowledge of the System Development Lifecycle
• Workflow and prioritization of assignments.
• Integration with calendaring and email for work management.
• Correspondence management.
• Document management including storage, retrieval, and version control.
• Mobile access.
• Payment engines (collections from customers).
• Business intelligence.

Competencies/Behaviors:
Demonstrate these competencies at an advanced level.

• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and team members regarding project expectations and progress. Clearing obstacles, closely monitoring tasks and team member accountability, and escalating issues, as required.
• Outcome oriented.
• Guiding and motivating others.
• Relationship management.
• Manage changes in project timeline, Product, and budget.
• Responsive to feedback, especially in seeking feedback continually from stakeholders and in refining project Product across project lifecycle to address shortcomings.
• Coping with pressure and setback.
• Achieving difficult targets, particularly in demanding timelines.
• Judgment calls based upon information and analysis; able to make prompt, clear decisions that may involve tough choices or considered risks.
• Support for decision-making: gather comprehensive information, catalog, and disseminate knowledge of use to the organization.

Skills Matrix: Skill Required Amount of Experience Experience Progressively responsible IT experience Required 7 Years Successfully managing Community Development and Regulation projects (5 Years) Required 5 Years Five or more years of experience with Planning and Community Development business problem solving (5 years) Required 5 Years Leading diverse teams Required 5 Years Implementation of software systems and platforms Required 5 Years Active PMP certification (required) pls upload a copy under the Reference tab. Desired 5 Years