Location & Work Arrangement
- City, State : Richmond, Virginia
- Work Arrangement : Onsite Only (No remote or hybrid option available).
- Contract : This is an Onsite Contract position.
- Mode of Interview : In Person Only.
- Note : Candidates must be prepared for daily attendance at ELECT offices and should highlight relevant experience in high-stress environments.
Key Project Scope and Responsibilities
Project Leadership and Governance
Project Focus : Lead the implementation of the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS)-a critical statewide voter registration and election management system.Compliance : Strictly adhere to the Commonwealth Project Management (CPM) Standard requirements.Performance Monitoring : Manage project performance metrics and record data accurately in the required portfolio tool (e.g., CTP / Planview Enterprise One familiarity is highly desirable).Coordination : Oversee coordination of the SVRS project calendar and work in conjunction with all ELECT SVRS project team members.Reporting and Stakeholder Management
High-Level Communication : Conduct briefings on SVRS project status to internal ELECT staff, external audiences, and the Interagency Oversight Committee. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are mandatory.Risk Management : Must possess documented risk management experience and proactively identify and address project risks in this high-risk environment.Daily Interaction : Maintain daily interaction with stakeholders, project team members, and ELECT staff.Mandatory Requirements & Expertise
Skill Area
Minimum Experience
Key Expertise & Certification
PMP Certification
Active PMP or PMI-ACP Certification (Required - Must be active and submitted with resume).
Project Experience
10+ Years (Required)
Experience with CPM methodologies in large-scale projects (>
$10M and medium-to-high complexity).
Government Projects
10+ Years (Required)
Successful completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth of Virginia project ($5M+) OR a non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record. (Must be highlighted on the resume).
Risk Management
10+ Years (Required)
Documented expertise in risk management.
Software / Tools
10+ Years (Required)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
Work Ethic
10+ Years (Required)
Proven ability to be a self-starter and work with minimal direct supervision; solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
Education
10+ Years (Required)
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.