Cybersecurity PM

Job ID: VA-761300

Hybrid/Local Govt Cybersecurity PM (PMP copy must/in-person interview) with procurement, PlanView AgilePlace experience

Location: Richmond, VA (VITA)
Duration: 11 Months
**local candidates strongly preferred
**mgr will interview via Teams and/or onsite.
Candidate must be willing and able to attend an onsite interview, if requested ON SITE: 4 days onsite required

Skills:
Strong organization skills including attention to detail, multitasking Required 5 Years
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools Required 5 Years
Active PMP certification required from PMI (pls upload in Vector to be considered) Required
Experience leading cybersecurity projects Desired 10 Years
Experience with state and/or federal government IT procurement requirements and procurement laws and processes as it relates to managing projects Desired
Experience with managing grant funded projects (federal, state or not-for-profit) Desired 3 Years
Proven working experience in project management Desired 5 Years
Strong written and verbal communication skills Desired 5 Years
Experience with utilizing PlanView AgilePlace Nice to have

Description:

Active PMP is required
Project: State and Locality Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLGoogle Cloud Platform)
ABOUT THE ROLE
VITA is seeking an IT project manager to manage the planning, implementation, and close out of various cybersecurity projects aimed at improving local government cybersecurity practices.
VITA is initiating a series of projects to manage and reduce systemic cyber risk with local government entities and is seeking an IT project manager to manage these projects. This individual will be responsible for managing the planning, implementation, and close out of various cybersecurity projects aimed at improving local government cybersecurity practices.
Key Responsibilities
Managing medium complexity cybersecurity projects throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring on time and on budget delivery
Manage day-to-day project activities, including task assignments, progress tracking, budget tracking and issue resolution
Monitor project progress, anticipate and identify potential risks or delays; assist in implementing mitigation strategies as needed
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across state and local government and third-party suppliers to ensure project alignment and successful delivery
Developing, organizing and maintaining project documentation, including documentation required for federal grant compliance
Other SLCGP (State and Locality Cybersecurity Grant Program) related tasks as assigned