ELECT - High Risk Project Manager

ELECT PM who has managed high risk/high complexity projects
MAX VENDOR RATE: $$$
ON SITE: 23 days/week preferred but is open for discussion
Virtual IVs to start followed up w/IN PERSON
Duration Expected: 18 24 months

ON SITE: 23 days/week preferred

Pls note: Mgr /Team may start with virtual IVs but they will follow up with IN PERSON interviews if there is interest. Pls make sure your candidate is aware of the 2nd IV that will be required if there is interest.

Duration Expected: 18 24 months *the 12/31/24 date is based on end date of current PO go by the expected duration provided.


ABOUT THE ROLE

The Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) is seeking aProject Manager for the implementation of the Statewide Voter RegistrationSystem (SVRS). SVRS is a statewide voter registration and election managementsystem. This is a highrisk project and will require strict adherence to therequirements in this posting. It is preferred that the PM work a hybridschedule with minimum of three days per week in the ELECT offices in RichmondVA however this is open for discussion.

SVRS is a highrisk project with high visibility andsignificant complexity therefore the SVRS Project Manager will be required towork in a fastpaced potentially stressful environment. Relevant experience insimilar 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 projectteam members and ELECT staff.

Attendance at virtual and inperson projectmeetings daily.

Management of project performance metrics andrecording of data in CTP.

Adhere to requirements of Commonwealth ProjectManagement Standard.

Coordination with SVRS contractor projectmanagement team for all aspects of project performance.

Work in conjunction with members of the ELECTSVRS project team.

Facilitate communication between SVRS contractorPM team and ELECT staff.

Oversee coordination of SVRS project calendar.

Conduct briefings on SVRS project status tointernal and external audiences including the Interagency Oversight Committee.

The required education and experience for this position areas follows:

Active Project Management Institute ProjectManagement Professional (PMP) Certification. Please upload a copy in Vector or they will not be considered.

Documented risk management experience.

Successful completion of a Category 1 or 2Commonwealth of Virginia project of $$$M or more or completion of a nonCOVproject with a value greater than $$$$$M as PM of record. (pls make sure their exp with this is HIGHLIGHTED on their resume)

Bachelor s degree is appropriate field of studyor equivalent work experience.

Familiarization with the Commonwealth TechnologyPortfolio highly desirable.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeSuite.

Excellent clientfacing and internalcommunications skills written and verbal.

Solid organizational skills and attention todetail.

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceCompletion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of $$$M or more or completion of a nonCOV project with a value grater than $$$$$M as PM of recordRequired0Experience with Commonwealth Project Management (CPM) methodologies in largescale projects (greater than $$$$$ million and medium to high complexity)Required0Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certificationRequired0Documented risk management experienceRequired0Bachelors Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.Required0Review of PM qualification consistent with the VITA PMQR and CIO overviewRequired0Familiarization with the Commonwealth s Technology Portfolio (CTP) tool Planview Enterprise OneHighly desired0Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project. Required0Selfstarter with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision. Required0Excellent clientfacing and internal communication skills.Required0Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Required0Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.Required0
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignmentQuestion2Please list candidates email address.Question3Provide brief details about your candidates experience with managing highrisk high complexity projects. Include whether or not the projects were successfully completed and the value of the project. Highlighting this detail on their resume would be beneficial.Question4Please list the city/state where the candidate is located.Question5Pls upload a copy of your candidates active PMP cert in Vector. If it is not there they will not be considered. Question6Please provide the budget of the highestlevel project your candidate has managed and is this detail clearly reflected in their resume (highlighting this on their resume would be helpful).Question7Pls note: Mgr /Team may start with virtual IVs but they will follow up with IN PERSON interviews if there is interest. Is your candidate aware of the 2nd IN PERSON IV that will be required if there is interest