Job ID :
7822
Company :
Virginia Information Technology Agency
Location :
RICHMOND, VA
Type :
Contract
Duration :
1 yr plus
Salary :
Open
Status :
Active
Openings :
1
Posted :
28 Aug 2015
Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com
Complete Description:  *local candidates strongly preferred
*ONLY in-person interviews will be conducted, NO Skype, NO exception

Responsible for planning and implementing Agency’s Real Estate Management application Project.   The Project Manager should adhere to the Commonwealth laws, executive orders, policies, standards % guidelines which establish the Project mgmt. environment.

Responsibilities:
•Manage project development from initiation to closure.
• Work with project sponsor and stakeholders to complete the project Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) and the Project Charter outlining scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget and timing.
• Develop and prepare detailed planning documents in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Project Management Standard.
•Point of contact for all day-to-day project operations.
•Complete work breakdown structure to estimate effort required for each task.
•Provide a project schedule to identify when each task will be performed.
•Clearly communicate expectations to team members and stakeholders.
•Resolve any issues and solve problems throughout project life cycle.
• Effectively manage project scope, schedule and budget by ensuring changes to scope are documented and approved through the change management process.
•Track and report on project milestones and provide status reports as identified in the planning process.
•Coordinate Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) reviews for project performance.
•Determine how results will be measured and complete a post project evaluation to determine how well results were achieved.
•Conduct monthly Internal Agency Oversight Committee (IAOC) meetings.
•Conduct periodic risk review meetings and maintain/update risk register.
•Work with project sponsor and stakeholders to complete the project closeout report.
•Document lessons learned.


Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
PMP or VITA Project Manager certifications
Required
1
Years
Experience managing large and complex projects valued in excess of $1M
Required
7
Years
Experience utilizing robust project management software such as MS Project.
Required
7
Years
Well versed in creating effective PowerPoint Presentations for internal and external customers.
Required
2
Years
Experience working for the Commonwealth of Virginia
Highly desired
2
Years
8 years’ work experience in IT project management and/or IT management.
Required
8
Years
Must have successfully performed as a Project Manager for at least one project with a total cost over $250,000.
Required
 
 
Has previous experience successfully completing a project pursuant to the Commonwealth’s Project Management Standard.
Required
 
 
PMP certification or qualified as a Commonwealth IT Project Manager with a completed Project Manager Qualification Record is required
Required
 
 
Experience working in team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Required
8
Years
Rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.
Required
 
 
Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills.
Required
 
 
Experience with the Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) tool is a plus.
Nice to have