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Project Manager

Client: VITA - State of Virginia

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid) Need candidate within 2 hours drivable distance

Rate: $85-90/hr C2C

Interview Mode: Both Web Cam and In-Person Interview

Pls note: Virtual and IN PERSON may be requested. IN PERSON at mgr's discretion.

Hybrid work environment to include: 4 days ON SITE - 1 day of telework a week

VITA (Boulders), 7325 Beaufont Springs Drive Richmond, VA 23225

Various Commonwealth of Virginia agency locations in and around the Richmond area only. Expenses to be reimbursed.

Project Management Center of Excellence (PM COE) - High Risk Project Manager

Perform program assurance and advisory tasks to manage a Strategic Portfolio of high visible Commonwealth projects.

Support the development of VITA's PM COE, including the mission charter and needs assessment for agency alignment

Develop high-risk project training materials

Support the development of risk management reporting and dashboard tools

Manage agency high-risk projects as assigned

Provide high-risk project mentoring and risk management as assigned

ABOUT THE ROLE

VITA is seeking an IT project manager to manage the planning, implementation, and close-out of various projects aimed at improving local government practices.

VITA is initiating a series of projects to manage and reduce systemic 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 projects aimed at improving local government practices.

Key Responsibilities

Managing multiple high-risk 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