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Engagement Type
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Short Description
VSP - Project Manager 2
Interviews will be IN PERSON ONLY
ON SITE 4-5 days a week REQUIRED
Complete Description
Purpose of Position:
The Virginia State Police is looking for a Project Manager with 10+ years of experience implementing IT projects. The project manager is responsible for managing the project scope, schedule, budget, other project management artifacts and reporting to VSP Communications Division. The project manager will assist the VSP Communications Division staff in responding to external agency partners and vendors, coordinating tasks assigned to VSP, and ensuring that all stakeholders are engaged and meet key deadlines. PMP Certification is desired. Experience with asset and/or fleet management systems is a plus. Process optimization, awareness of best practices, and change management experience is highly preferred. Must possess strong oral/written communication, problem solving, and organizational skills. Should have the ability to manage shifting priorities.
KSA's and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
Ten or more years' experience with:
1. IT Project management experience.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects including those which span 2-3 years.
3. Producing comparative analysis of value propositions, proposals, and cost benefit analyses.
4. Managing requests for information
5. Creating presentations that are clear for an audience with varied levels of understanding.
6. Proficient usage of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:
Ability to successfully interact in a team environment and effectively communicate both orally and in writing across all levels of an organization. Experience with asset and/or fleet management Cloud solutions is desirable. Experience working in asset management, fleet management is a plus.
Considerable experience in software project management, and graduation from an accredited college or university with major study in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Combination of education, experience, and training, demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable. PMP and or VITA PM certification highly desirable.
Daily Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain project documentation required by Procurement and VITA.
Track and report on the progress and outcomes of major active projects.
Develop and maintain projects schedules and budgets.
Build and maintain effective relationships with project team and vendors through timely, accurate and effective communication.
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required/Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects including those which span 2-3 years. | Required | 10 | Years |
| Project management experience with a PMP Certification. | Required | 10 | Years |
| Producing comparative analysis of value propositions, proposals, and cost benefit analyses. | Required | 10 | Years |
| Managing requests for information | Required | 10 | Years |
| Creating presentations that are clear for an audience with varied levels of understanding. | Required | 10 | Years |
| Proficient usage of Microsoft Word and Excel. | Required | 10 | Years |
| VITA PMD Certification Highly Desired | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Experience working in asset management and/or fleet management is a plus | Desired | 5 | Years |
| Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite/Oracle Cloud solutions is desirable | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
Questions
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question 2 | Please list candidate's email address. |
| Question 3 | Can the candidate pass a background check that includes a fingerprint based criminal history check, driver check, and credit check? |
| Question 4 | Please list city/state where candidate is located. LOCAL CANDIDATES STRONGLY PREFERRED. If you put Richmond, then upload a copy of their driver's license with name and local address under the Reference Tab to confirm. |
| Question 5 | Is your candidate comfortable with an ON-SITE interview and working ON-SITE 4-5 days/week? If not, DO NOT SUBMIT!!! |
| Question 6 | IMPORTANT: The IDEAL candidate will have sr level experience in managing HIGH-COMPLEXITY, HIGH-RISK projects of ($4M +). Does your candidate have this type of experience? If so, please make sure it is clearly reflected on their resume AND highlight this experience on your candidate's resume to be considered. |
| Question 7 | If your candidate was forwarded for consideration OR they interviewed under prev req 746126 -- please DO NOT SUBMIT THEM TO THIS req. You will be wasting a spot. NEW candidates only! |
| Question 8 | Must be able to pass the VSP Fingerprint criminal background check if selected. |