VDOT Investment Planning Senior Project Manager PMP

2 weeks ago


Richmond, United States Software Technology Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionVDOT Senior Project Manager PMP.
Maximum Vendor Submittal Rate is $$$/hr.

*Preferably local candidates.
*Candidate MUST possess PMP certification through PMI or VITA's PM certification. No other certification qualifies.
*Candidate must also be able to work onsite 2-3 days/week.
*Contractor will be responsible for purchasing parking through VDOT s Parking Management Office or procuring their own parking


The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division is seeking a Contract Project Manager to manage and deliver a complex IT project(s) with multiple teams and work streams coordinated to an aggressive delivery schedule.

Under the VDOT Program Manager, the Contract Project Manager is responsible for the outcome of the assigned projects. The selected candidate will:

  • Serve as the technical project management point of contact between VDOT and potential product and services vendors to communicate and coordinate technical aspects of procurement and investment planning.
  • Partner with VDOT Contract Administrator to develop and execute the lifecycle of procurement documents in a manner that adheres to VITA and VDOT Procurement Standards.
  • Prepare project documents for formal handoff to designated stakeholders for execution.
  • Provide technical oversight, monitoring and guidance in the development of Statements of Work, Requests for Information and Contracts related to the procurement of software and hardware products and services, creating new procurement-related documents as required.
  • Adhere to VDOT and VITA project management practices and governance requirements in coordination with VDOT and VITA Project Management Offices
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders the status of procurement-related documents and expedite their progress through the workflow to successful execution.
  • Ensure that potential vendors contractual accountability and duties to VDOT are specific and measurable.
  • Coordinate and communicate with VDOT ITD management and staff to coordinate work tasks and all technical aspects of project resourcing during planning.
  • Develop Microsoft Project Plans and schedules.
  • Communicate timelines and expectations to technical and business staff per PMO-defined workflows and processes.
  • Maintain project budget, plans, tasks, schedules, risks, and status as required.
  • Develop effective project communication plans and disseminate project information to team members, VDOT business stakeholders and impacted vendors.
  • Ensure alignment of developed plans with approved business requirements documents, architectural solutions and estimates.

Qualifications Required:
  • Investment Planning
    • Possess strong financial acumen and experience in the creation of project and procurement budgets and financial forecasts
    • Ability to define and manage cashflow strategies, and perform effective capital expenditure planning
    • Proven track record of performing project, vendor and product risk assessments and developing contingency strategies (10+ Years).
    • Ability to assess debt and financing strategies
    • Tracking of adherence to budget (10+ Years)
  • Procurement Management
    • Ability to interact effectively with VDOT business and technical team members and vendor representatives at all levels to coordinate procurement activity.
    • Ability to analyze and translate VDOT business requirements into system specifications in a procurement context.
    • Ability to resolve the technical aspects of contract and procurement issues arising during the contract lifecycle.
    • Proven track record of managing multiple large-scale procurement projects simultaneously in a technology setting (10+ Years).
    • Experience in aligning procurement activities with project timelines (10+ Years).
    • Ability to provide guidance to team members regarding compliance to procurement processes and standards
    • Understanding of contract law and procurement processes
  • Project Management
    • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or VITA certified Project Management certification
    • Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies and experience in both Agile and Waterfall project management.
    • Knowledge of project management tools, methods and practices including proficiency with Microsoft Project software, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft SharePoint
    • Experience in leading a team through successful completion of the project phases: Preselect, Initiation, Planning, Execution and Control and Closeout.
  • Communication Skills
    • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
    • Possess strong negotiation skills
    • Possess servant leadership values
    • Demonstrated ability to serve collaboratively in team member and team-lead roles
  • Technology Training and Experience
    • A combination of training, experience, or education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration or related field desired.
    • Progressively responsible experience with system analysis, design, development, testing and troubleshooting.
    • Ability to analyze, design, develop, troubleshoot and implement technology solutions.
    • Experience in the Knowledge of data modeling, interface management applications and tools.
    • Ability to program and create custom reports using IT application standard tools.
  • Preferred:
    • Agile Scrum Master certification

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position requires a fingerprint-based background check.
PMP certification from PMI or PM certification from VITA is required - no other certification qualifies.

SKILLS:

  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Candidate must have a minimum of 15 years experience managing large-scale projects involving technology procurement
  • Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall project management principles.
  • Balance business/technical background with sufficient level of technical background to provide highly credible leadership to technology teams.
  • Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Project Server)
  • Bachelor s degree
  • Experience with VITA s Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) system and ECOS/COVRamp
  • process is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with the core Commonwealth IT procurement processes (RFP, VITA
  • Statewide Contract, and CAI SOW) is preferred.


Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceLarge Project ManagementRequired15YearsProject, vendor, and product risk assessmentsRequired10YearsManaging multiple large scale procurement projects simulations in an IT settingRequired10YearsPMP or Qualified under Commonwealth of Virginia Qualification Standards for IT Project Managers for Category 4 Projects. Required8YearsComprehensive knowledge of vendor contracting, and vendor management methodologies related to information technology projects. Required10YearsFinancial strategy, tracking budgetRequired10YearsHands-on working experience with Microsoft Project.Required4YearsMust possess an active PMP from PMI OR a PM certification from VITA (no other certifications are accepted)Required5YearsVITA CTP and ECOS/COVRamp processHighly desired1YearsProposal Development/Business WritingHighly desired10YearsStrong knowledge of cloud infrastructure and software systems, including Azure and Google Cloud. Highly desired8YearsExperience managing cloud-based solutions for data management and analytics.Highly desired8YearsExperience in IT Infrastructure delivery (networking, physical plant, vendor management, site provisioning) is preferred.Desired8Years
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Commonwealth 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?Question2Please list candidate's email address.Question3In what city/state does your candidate PERMANENTLY reside? Question4Does candidate possess an active PMP from PMI OR a PM certification from VITA (no other certifications are accepted)? This is REQUIRED, NO exceptions. Please upload a copy of the PMP certification, in order to be considered. Question5Does your candidate agree to attend an onsite interview, if requested? This is REQUIRED. Question6Does your candidate agree to work onsite 2-3 days/wk? This is REQUIRED. Question7How soon after an offer can your candidate start?

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