High Risk Project Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

• The Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) 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 highrisk project and will require strict adherence to the requirements in this posting.
• It is preferred that the PM work a hybrid schedule with minimum of three days per week in the ELECT offices in Richmond VA however this is open for discussion.
• SVRS is a highrisk project with high visibility and significant complexity therefore the SVRS Project Manager will be required to work in a fastpaced potentially stressful environment.
• Relevant experience in similar environments should be clearly documented in the applicants 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 inperson project meetings daily.
• Management of project performance metrics and recording of data in CTP.
• Adhere to requirements of 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 SVRS contractor PM team and ELECT staff.
• Oversee coordination of 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. Please upload a copy in Vector or they will not be considered.
• Documented risk management experience.
• Successful completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth of Virginia project of $5M or more or completion of a nonCOV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record. (pls make sure their exp with this is HIGHLIGHTED on their resume)
• Bachelors degree is appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarization with the Commonwealth Technology Portfolio highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent clientfacing and internal communications skills written and verbal.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.