Overview

Senior Project Manager

Hybrid | Richmond, VA | 2-3 Days a Week Onsite

US Citizenship Required - Must have a valid Drivers License

(1099 Contract Only: 5/13/2024 - 6/30/2024 // Expected Contract Extension: 12 Months)

Summary

Our client is is a leading application Engineering Consulting firm in the Washington, D.C. metro region specializing in Management Services, Technology Solutions and Facilities Services. They partner with and assist Federal, State and local government agencies; private sector Energy Services Companies (ESCOs); and Commercial entities in the design and implementation of their various Engineering and Technology related projects. Additionally, they are able to leverage an engineering team with proven technology industry experience that resulted in multi-million-dollar contracts within federal government, state & local government clients!

Responsibilities

Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager with a PMP certification to join their team! The incumbent will be responsible for successfully planning, organizing, and motivating diverse project teams throughout all phases of Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid projects. This role will transform identified requirements or opportunities into executable plans for delivery, providing exceptional value to the Commonwealth's internal and external stakeholders. This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days per week onsite in Richmond, VA.

• Originate and oversee proposals, statements of work, statements of requirements, and RFP responses through selection/acquisition
• Facilitate the technical and planning aspects of the technology procurement process
• Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams to develop plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that will enable future execution of a project or initiative
• Ensure plans minimally include tasks, schedules, identification of potential risks, checkpoints, reporting of status, and appropriate allocation of resources from all required disciplines
• Seamlessly transition developed plans to internal VDOT and/or vendor teams for successful execution using PMI best-practices
• Provide oversight to ensure projects in execution include a framework for governance encompassing adequate meetings, reporting, metrics, risk and issue management, and quality assurance
• Validate that the assigned project team(s) adhere to project governance standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor progress by third-party vendors and define and measure their progress with pre-defined metrics and milestones
• Manage working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels, including executive management, business management, vendors, project sponsors, suppliers, and technology management
• Set goals for initiatives that are consistent with technical objectives and the agency’s overall technology strategy
• Adhere to VDOT and VITA project management practices and governance requirements
• Exhibit significant emotional quotient (EQ) in handling project challenges and maintain a positive project culture in line with VDOT’s mission and shared values

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of overall IT experience, with preferred experience in technology infrastructure
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing large projects in a portfolio
• Proficient in Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and Office
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement management including original development of Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and contracts
• Experience with VITA’s Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) system and ECOS process is strongly preferred

Preferred Requirements

• Application Development experience is a plus
• Experience with the core Commonwealth IT procurement processes (RFP, VITA Statewide Contract, and CAI SOW) is preferred

Education/Certification Requirements

• A Bachelors degree is required for this position.
• A PMP Certification through PMI or Qualified under Commonwealth of Virginia is required

Drivers License Requirements

• Applicants selected must have an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. -------------- About UsNorthern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company. Equal Opportunity Employer StatementPrecision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.