Lucid Technologies Inc

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Data Management, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Tracking, Waterfall

***Only qualified Investment Planning Program Manager candidates located near the Richmond, VA area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)

• Experience with Client Investment Planning & Client Strategic Board cycle and activities: 5 Years

• PMP or Qualified under Client Qualification Standards for IT Project Managers for Category 4 Projects: 8 Years

• Must have a minimum of 15 years’ experience managing large-scale projects involving technology procurement.

• People and resource management: 5 Years

• Leading IT professionals in planning, analyzing, designing, or implementing IT programs, projects, or systems for a large organization: 10 Years

• Project, vendor, risk assessments: 10 Years

• Financial strategy, tracking budget: 10 Years

• Microsoft Project: 5 Years

• Client CTP and ECOS/COVRamp process: 5 Years

• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, cloud-based solutions, data management and analytics: 5 Years

• Experience in IT Infrastructure delivery (networking, physical plant, vendor management, site provisioning): 8 Years

• Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Project Server)

• Ability to supervise technical staff and programs

• Ability to supervise and coordinate multiple projects and teams of a complex and technical nature

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings

• Skill in technical troubleshooting to include applications, systems and network problems, etc.

• Ability to perform system analysis and design

• Ability to perform financial analysis and return on investment calculations

• Ability to perform requirements analysis

• Ability to collect and organize performance metric data to present to management

• Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies and procedures in an IT environment

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers

• Ability to develop and implement work plans

• Technical knowledge and skills in technologies appropriate to assigned program

• Skill in researching best practices and applying them to organizational guidelines and policies

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships and interact effectively with customers and vendors

• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures in an IT environment

• Skill in organizing and prioritizing activities

• Skill in the use of computers and software applications

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall project management principles

• Balance business/technical background with sufficient level of technical background to provide highly credible leadership to technology teams

• Experience with Client system and ECOS/COVRamp process is strongly preferred

• Experience with the core Client IT procurement processes (Client)

• Statewide Contract, and Client is preferred

• Knowledge of technology and methodology of computer and network systems and software

The Client is seeking, a program manager for the investment planning program.

Provide leadership and guidance to a team that characterizes future Client efforts.

Ensure programs and projects are conducted in alignment with Client technology strategy.

Supervise staff in delivering one or more specific Client functions within a single IT Portfolio.

Client functions include but are not limited to: Project Management, Customer Relationship Management, Data Management, BI & Reporting, Enterprise and Solution Architecture, Application Development, Maintenance and Throughput, Security, Governance and Compliance, Service Desk, Incident, Release, Transition and Change Management, Asset Management, IT Operations, Availability and Capacity Management.

• Oversee Information Technology initiatives for assigned program

• Assign resources to project teams to complete deliverables

• Ensure compliance with Client and Client policies, standards and guidelines governing IT computer systems

• Oversee work and staff in assigned program to ensure consistent process and quality standards are implemented

• Supervise staff supporting assigned Client function(s)

• Responsibilities include supervision of staff in execution of day-to-day processes tied to the specific Client function

• Perform managerial and technical work ranging from simple to moderate difficulty

• Interact with peer supervisors and the IT Portfolio Managers to meet customer needs

• Plan, oversee and implement delivery of technology projects or services

• Oversee staff assignments and priorities

• Develop training plans for team members

• Develop and implement procedures, processes and best practices

• Provide strategic planning for program areas and recommend new technologies

• Strategic Management

• Work with peers and subordinates to define strategic direction for assigned technology program

• Evaluate tools and prioritize work efforts with stakeholders from Client and business units

• Identify business processes that may be improved with technology solutions

• Create processes and tools to facilitate increased efficiencies

• Provide status reports on project plans, timelines, schedules and progress updates

• Participate in strategic planning for programs, projects or systems

• Provide compliance management and ensure that staff comply with required Client, and Client policies, processes and procedures

• Responsible for tracking operational metrics on assigned Client functions

• Apply those metrics to identify and improve function specific processes

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Experience with VDOT Investment Planning & VDOT Strategic Board cycle and activities Required 5 Years  

PMP or Qualified under Commonwealth of Virginia Qualification Standards for IT Project Managers for Category 4 Projects. Required 8 Years

People and resource management Required 5 Years

Leading IT professionals in planning, analyzing, designing, or implementing IT programs, projects, or systems for a large organization Required 10 Years

Project, vendor, risk assessments Highly desired 10 Years

Large project management Highly desired 15 Years

Financial strategy, tracking budget Highly desired 10 Years

Microsoft Project Highly desired 5 Years

VITA CTP and ECOS/COVRamp process Required 5 Years

Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, cloud-based solutions, data management and analytics Highly desired 5 Years

Experience in IT Infrastructure delivery (networking, physical plant, vendor management, site provisioning) is preferred. Desired 8 Years