Project Manager Vermont DOC

Position- Project Manager (PM)

Client- State of Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC)

Position Overview

The Project Manager will support a comprehensive assessment and planning engagement across Vermont DOC's six correctional facilities. The project focuses on evaluating current operational and technology environments, identifying gaps and risks, coordinating stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall project schedule.
• Establish project governance and communication processes.
• Coordinate stakeholders across DOC, Agency of Digital Services (ADS), Business Transformation Office (BTO), and other State stakeholders.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, issues, and constraints.
• Coordinate facility site visits and account for State chaperone requirements.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, including focus groups and key informant interviews.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Support development of the business case and implementation roadmap.
• Coordinate technical, business-process, architecture, and compliance workstreams.
• Prepare executive-level project communications and presentations.
• Ensure deliverables meet agreed acceptance criteria.

The SOW specifically requires a Project Management Plan containing the project schedule, communication plan, stakeholder engagement approach, and risk-management approach.

Required PM Background

Strong experience in:

• IT project management
• Project planning and scheduling
• Stakeholder management
• Risk and issue management
• Business/technical transformation projects
• Secure/high-security environments
• Organizational change management
• Deliverable management

Methodology

The contractor must follow project-management methodologies consistent with the PMI PMBOK Guide.

Tools / Documentation

Experience producing deliverables using:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Visio
• Adobe PDF

Preferred Experience

• State government/public-sector projects
• Public safety or justice-sector projects
• Correctional facility projects
• Multi-vendor environments

Important Compliance

Personnel must be able to complete:

• CJIS Security Policy Addendum
• Fingerprint-supported background check with VCIC
• Annual CJIS training
• Abuse Registry Check
• PREA Questionnaire