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2 Submittals - Market-rate compensation package
Both Web Cam and In Person Interview
VDACS - Seeking a Project Managers with sr level Agile and Waterfall methodology experience.
3 days/week ON SITE REQ Richmond, 2 days/ week remote.
Contract duration of 1 year with potential extension.
3 days/week ON SITE (in Richmond)
NOTE!!!: Re the certs (PM /VITA): If your candidate does not have either one or the other, THEY ARE NOT A FIT (they must have either an active PMP or VITA cert to be considered).
VDACS is looking for someone who can do the necessary updates with VITA for projects over $1M. If they have the PMP they can get them relatively quickly VITA Qualified (in first 2 weeks once they start) but without a PMP, the process will take too long. If they are already VITA Qualified, then we?re good to go.
ABOUT THE ROLE
VDACS projects involve information technology services towards Virginia state's Agriculture and Consumer Services. Projects include building and maintaining applications for the business groups and Enhancements to the current technology where DBA's and Developers are involved.
Job Duties
? Manage work breakdown structures and Azure DevOps and/or Microsoft Project tasks to coordinate work necessary to complete project milestones. Must apply discipline and consistency to continually add, update, and manage tasks, task assignments, task statuses, and task estimates.
? Produce project schedules, budget projections, and status reports based on detailed project data.
? Manage projects utilizing a team of in-house and vendor technical staff performing software development, infrastructure upgrades and migrations, implementations, and other technical projects to deliver line-of-business functionality for both internal VDACS users and citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
? Develop and manage project plans, risk plans, communication plans, and other formal project management documents.
? Coordinate activities of internal and external technical teams between stakeholders, including vendor partners, for projects as needed.
? Identify changes to scope, budget, or time-line, notify customers of risks, make modifications and resolve problems within a mutually agreed upon timeliness.
? Maintain project status information and provide project status reports to Information Systems management and project stakeholders.
? Ensure that project activities comply with VDACS and Commonwealth policies and standards, including security standard and required documentation
Required:
? PMP OR VITA PMD Project Manager Qualification (level 1-4) Required.
? Experience managing software development projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
? Experience managing projects in a technical environment, particularly in an information systems or software development environment.
? Experience managing vendor and contractor resources in coordination with internal staff resources.
? Knowledge of and ability to apply one or more formal project management disciplines such as the PMP Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Project + framework, PRINCE2 methodologies, or other industry recognized project management framework.
? Capable of producing well-documented project plans, risk management plans, change management plans, work breakdown structures, budgets, and project status reports.
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to clearly communicate project status and planning concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. The demonstrated ability to effectively interact with, and provide customer service to, all levels of the organization, customers and partners.
Job Duties (Day to Day)
? Manage work breakdown structures and Azure DevOps, or Microsoft Project tasks to coordinate work necessary to complete project milestones. Must apply discipline and consistency to continually add, update, and manage tasks, task assignments, task statuses, and task estimates.
? Produce project schedules, budget projections, and status reports based on detailed project data. Update VITA PlanView system for project governance activities.
? Manage projects utilizing a team of in-house and vendor technical staff performing software development, infrastructure upgrades and migrations, implementations, and other technical projects to deliver line-of-business functionality for both internal VDACS users and citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
? Develop and manage project plans, risk plans, communication plans, and other formal project management documents.
? Coordinate activities of internal and external technical teams between stakeholders, including vendor partners, for projects as needed.
? Identify changes to scope, budget, or time-line, notify customers of risks, make modifications and resolve problems within a mutually agreed upon timeliness.
? Maintain project status information and provide project status reports to Information Systems management and project stakeholders.
? Ensure that project activities comply with VDACS and Commonwealth policies and standards, including security standard and required documentation
Project Manager 8 years of experience
Required
8
Years
Sr exp with Agile
Required
8
Years
Sr exp with Waterfall
Required
8
Years
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
Required
6
Years
Sr PM exp with software development projects
Required
5
Years
Exp with scope, budget,risk
Highly desired
5
Years
Active PMP certification OR VITA PMD Project Manager Qualification (level 1-4) REQ. Pls upload the cert under the REF TAB in Vector
Required
AzureDevOps
Desired
JIRA
Desired
Prior successful exp within State Gov (Commonwealth of Virginia preferred)
Desired
Why Work with Us
Benefits
At Cook Systems, we don't just offer jobs we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here's what you can look forward to:
Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation's largest networks, you'll get the care you need for yourself and your family wherever life takes you.
Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.
Flexibility for Life's Needs: Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.
Bridging the Gaps: Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you're covered when it counts.
Your Future Starts Now: Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation.
At Cook Systems, you're not just another employee you're family. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let's build the future together at Cook Systems.