Description
Position Overview
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) seeks two Project Managers (PMs) to oversee various IT projects. The PMs will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, cost estimates, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Project Execution: Coordinate internal and external resources, manage project teams, and ensure project milestones and deliverables are met according to the project plan.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance processes to ensure project outputs meet required standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Project Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of all project activities, decisions, and changes.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to minimize potential negative impacts.
Qualifications and Skills
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within the IT sector.
• Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is required. Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) PM certification is a plus.
• Skills:
o Strong leadership and organizational skills.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
o Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
o Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
Contract Terms This is an onsite position. VDEM is located at 9NA1 Farra Court, Chesterfield, Virginia.
Evaluation and Selection Criteria
Submission Requirements Interested candidates should submit the following:
• A detailed resume highlighting relevant experience and certifications.
• A cover letter outlining their suitability for the role and availability.
• Contact information for professional references.
| Skills | Required/Desired | Amount of Exp in Years | Candidate Exp |
| Candidate MUST have PMP certification through PMI or PM certification from Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). | Highly desired | 7 | |
| Preferred experience with Agile. | Required | 7 | |
| Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, cost estimates, resource allocation, and risk management strategies | Required | 7 | |
| Experience managing large multi-stream and complex projects for successful completion of all project phases | Required | 7 |
| No. | Questions | Answer |
| Question 1 | Commonwealth 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 assignment? | |
| Question 2 | Please list candidate's email address. | |
| Question 3 | Please list the city/state where the candidate is located. | |
| Question 4 | This position requires ON-SITE interviews and ON-SITE work. If the candidate is not comfortable with this, DO NOT SUBMIT!!!
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Education
Bachelor's degree
- Posted On: 05-Aug-2024
- Experience: 7+ years of experience
- Openings: 2
- Category: Project Manager
- Tenure: Contract - Corp-to-Corp Position