IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager Job no: Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: Richmond (City), Virginia Categories: Information Technology Title: IT Project Manager State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist IV Hiring Range: Up to $130,000 Pay Band: 7 Agency: VA Information Tech Agency Location: VA Information Technologies Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as an IT Project Manager . This position is required to oversee, lead, and support technical projects for the Internal IT department at VITA, including the management of various critical, complex, and large portfolios and projects for the business units within the agency. These IT projects require extensive Project Management (PM), Vendor Management and oversight experience and as it relates to information technology including responsibility for overall direction, planning and coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of projects and ensuring their compliance with VITA and Commonwealth of Virginia strategies, goals, and business objectives. This position is responsible for assuring VITA technical projects adhere to the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), analysis and application development standards, and business processes to manage the full application development life cycle; Commonwealth Project Management Standards and Guidelines to include reporting using the Commonwealth's Technology Portfolio (CTP); security and other Commonwealth of Virginia security, data and other standards/processes, industry best practices as well as following Internal IT processes and requirements. This position is responsible for Project Scope, Time, Cost, Communication, Project Personnel Resources, Stakeholder, Organizational Change and Procurement Management in addition to VITA's PMD Major and non-major project compliance. This position is responsible for overseeing, establishing, and executing strategy and work plans for the technical and implementation development teams to meet changing needs and requirements. This position may require interaction with all levels of government, vendor community, VITA's internal managers, customers, and the public. This position may at times also work with VITA's & Governor's Office & Enterprise Services management assisting in managing the VITA Application Project Portfolio, as requested, and provides input and support to other projects, as requested. Overall position responsibilities include providing leadership, staff and vendor management, project oversight and accountability, and input to the performance management process. The position ensures that technical solutions meet the business requirements/objectives, and the services are satisfactorily implemented. At VITA, we are driven by our mission to deliver sustainable and effective results through innovative, efficient, and secure services. Our vision is to be Virginia's most customer-focused technology partner, dedicated to empowering the Commonwealth by connecting, protecting, and innovating. Be a part of our transformative journey. Apply now and contribute to shaping the future of technology in Virginia! Minimum Qualifications Considerable experience in information technology portfolio, project and program management including developing the charters, plans, scope, as well as managing and identifying risks and controlling the budget and schedule. Considerable experience in coordinating and facilitating project management and steering committee meetings as needed for the project, as well as weekly status reports for C-suite executives and sponsors. Considerable experience with business, process, and workflow analysis including documenting the resulting requirements as well as assuring they are achieved. Extensive experience in information technology including demonstrated ability to supervise a staff of technical professionals in a web environment as a technical PM or a technical manager. Demonstrates exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a robust understanding of business and technical concepts. Possesses critical thinking skills and comprehensive knowledge of project management principles. Knowledge of Quality Assurance (e.g., Test Plans, Test Scripts) and best practices. Considerable experience in procurement and vendor management to include experience with the development of RFP proposal documents, development of solicitations, performing present value, change order, and payment schedule analysis for vendor proposals, evaluation of supplier proposals, & sourcing strategies. Knowledge of technical platforms and integration approaches between various types of systems. Experience in Commonwealth project management methodology. Demonstrated experience working cooperatively in a team environment. Considerable experience in meeting deadlines and prioritizing duties. Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with strong presentation and customer service abilities (both hard and soft skills). Considerable experience in working effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Additional Considerations PMP and Scrum Master certification. High-Risk Project Management experience ($2M and above). Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. This position is eligible for one (1) day of telework. Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check. The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to "Your Application" in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. VITA is a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Contact Information Name: VITA Human Resources Email: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at . Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. Advertised: 29 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 05 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time

Created: 2024-11-05