Procurement PM (PMP must)

InnoSoul • Richmond, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) is looking to hire a Project Manager 2 to assist our ePMO department in the overall department project management. The Project Manager designs, plans, and coordinates work teams from different divisions within the ELECT Department. ELECT works with an Agile Framework, and familiarity with those methodologies are a plus. Candidate will follow standard project management industry practices such as the PMI's framework. Understand business and technical objectives of a project and works closely with project sponsor. Create project charter and work plan and tracks budget and schedule progress via appropriate metrics. Establishes project organization and methodologies and defines roles and responsibilities. Documents risks and develops mitigation plans. Manages scope. Creates and implements a communication plan. Builds an effective team, assigns tasks to team members, and evaluates outcomes. Negotiates resources. Communicates to stakeholders and project sponsor. Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Information Systems OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4 Years Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or successful completion of the VITA Project Manager Development Program within 1 year of the star
• Minimum of two years of project experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with Agile or Hybrid Methodologies (Kanban, Scrum, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with the Waterfall delivery methodology
• Experience collaborating with information technology professionals throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience facilitating cross functional discussions and gaining consensus
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Planview, MS Project
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Gmail, Google Sheets, GSuite
• Understanding of the procurement process and contract administration activities
• Experience leading organizational change within the public sector

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Commonwealth of Virginia (COV) and/or Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) policies, procedures, and project management
• Experience with Elections on a Local or State Level

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, and coordinates work teams from different divisions within the ELECT Department.
• Follow standard project management industry practices such as the PMI's framework.
• Understand business and technical objectives of a project and works closely with project sponsor.
• Create project charter and work plan and tracks budget and schedule progress via appropriate metrics.
• Establishes project organization and methodologies and defines roles and responsibilities.
• Documents risks and develops mitigation plans.
• Manages scope.
• Creates and implements a communication plan.
• Builds an effective team, assigns tasks to team members, and evaluates outcomes.
• Negotiates resources.
• Communicates to stakeholders and project sponsor.
• Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level