Agency Interview Type: Both Web Cam and In Person Interview
ELECT - PM who has managed high risk/high complexity projects
ON SITE: 2-3 days/week preferred but is open for discussion
Virtual IVs to start - followed up w/IN PERSON
Duration Expected: 18 - 24 months
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.
Pls upload a copy of your candidates active PMP cert in Vector. If it is not there they will not be considered.
Please provide the budget of the highest-level project your candidate has managed and is this detail clearly reflected in their resume (highlighting this on their resume would be helpful).
Provide brief details about your candidate's experience with managing high-risk, 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.
Job Description:
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 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 minimum of three days per week in the ELECT 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 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 non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record. (pls make sure their exp with this is HIGHLIGHTED on their resume)
Bachelor’s 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 client-facing and internal communications skills, written and verbal.
Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
Skills Matrix:
Completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of $5M or more, or completion of a non-COV project with a value grater than $10M as PM of record Required
Experience with Commonwealth Project Management (CPM) methodologies in large-scale projects (greater than $10 million and medium to high complexity) Required
Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certification Required
Documented risk management experience Required
Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience. Required
Review of PM qualification consistent with the VITA PMQR and CIO overview Required
Familiarization with the Commonwealth’s Technology Portfolio (CTP) tool, Planview Enterprise One Highly desired
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project. Required
Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision. Required
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills. Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills. Required