REPLACING 746126 - mgr not finding candidates with the sr level experience in managing HIGH-COMPLEXITY, HIGH-RISK projects
($10M +)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Virginia State Police is looking for a Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in the field. A PM is needed to address and coordinate the replacement of the existing criminal history systems utilized by the Virginia State Police. The Project Manager will work with Business Analysts, program manager and serve as the liaison between the business community/end users and the IT organization. The project manager is responsible for managing the project scope, schedule and budget and reporting to VSP IT management and the business stakeholders/owners on a weekly basis or as agreed upon.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

* Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)certification REQUIRED

* Documented high-risk project management experience

* Completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of $5M or more, OR completion of non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record.

Duties may include managing/coordinating a Request for Proposal (RFP) process composed of RFP related tasks such the review and assistance with drafting of the evaluation criteria, contract terms, RFP format, and other procurement-related documentation in coordination with the VSP procurement staff.

The project manager will assist the VSP IT Division staff in responding to vendor queries, performing the vendor evaluation process and contract negotiations as necessary. The PM will direct the Business Analyst throughout the project to ensure the objectives and requirements for a new system are fully defined. The PM will oversee the vendor efforts on the design, development and implementation of the solution and will coordinate with the vendor PM and VSP IT Division and business stakeholders/owners as needed.

The Project Manager, in coordination with the Business Analyst, will be responsible for the identification, analysis, tracking and recommending appropriate actions to project issues including those that are technology related. They will also be responsible for the identification and management of project risks. The PM, coordinating with the VSP IT Division, will provide overall direction to the vendor as to any interfaces to existing VSP (and non-Agency) systems. In general, the PM is responsible for the coordination and completion of the assigned projects that will result in the design, execution, delivery and implementation of a new VSP criminal history system.

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Last Used

Review, analyze and evaluate user/system needs

Required

10

Years

Project management experience with a PMP Certification.

Required

10

Years

Proficient with Microsoft Word and XL

Required

10

Years

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects lasting 6 to 12 months, with teams of 3 to 4 people.

Required

10

Years

Process optimization, best practices, change management, facilitation and internal/external consulting is highly preferred.

Required

10

Years

Should have excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication and presentation skills.

Required

10

Years

Extensive knowledge of applications development

Required

10

Years

Documented high risk management experience

Required

10

Years

Completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of $5M or more, or completion of non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record.

Required

10

Years