Project Manager

Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

The Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) is seeking a Project Manager for the implementation of the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS). SVRS is a statewide voter registration and election management system. This is a high-risk project and will require strict adherence to the requirements in this posting. This position is in office, the selected candidate will work at ELECT offices in Richmond, VA. There is no hybrid or remote option.

SVRS is a high-risk project with high visibility and significant complexity, therefore the SVRS Project Manager will be required to work in a fast-paced, potentially stressful environment. 

Job Responsibilities

·      Daily interaction with stakeholders, project team members, and ELECT staff.

·      Attendance at virtual and in-person project meetings daily.

·      Management of project performance metrics and recording of data in CTP.

·      Adhere to requirements of Commonwealth Project Management Standard.

·      Work in conjunction with members of the ELECT SVRS project team

·      Oversee coordination of SVRS project calendar

·      Conduct briefings on SVRS project status to internal and external audiences, including the Interagency Oversight Committee.

Required skills and experience

·      PMP Certification required

·      Documented risk management experience.

·      Successful completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth of Virginia project of $5M or more, or completion of a non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record. (pls make sure their exp with this is HIGHLIGHTED on their resume)

·      Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.

·      Familiarization with the Commonwealth Technology Portfolio highly desirable.

·      Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

·      Excellent client-facing and internal communications skills, written and verbal.

·      Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.