Project Manager PMP

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

VDOT Project Manager PMP

Complete Description

• Local candidates only please
• Candidate MUST possess PMP certification through PMI or VITA's PM certification. No other certification qualify.
• Candidate must also be able to work onsite 2-3 day / week

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division is seeking a Project Manager to manage and deliver a complex IT project(s) with multiple teams and work streams coordinated to an aggressive delivery schedule.

Under the program manager, the project manager is responsible for the outcome of the assigned projects. The project manager leads the team through the Commonwealth Standard for Project Management for successful completion of the project phases : Pre-Select, Initiation, Planning, Execution and Control and Closeout.

The selected candidate will :

Qualifications

Required :

The candidate must have a minimum of 8 years experience managing large projects and a bachelor's degree.

Experience in IT Infrastructure delivery (networking, physical plant, vendor management, site provisioning).

Experience managing large, multi-stream projects.

PMP or Qualified under Commonwealth of Virginia Qualification Standards for IT Project Managers for Category 4 Projects. See : http : / / www.vita.virginia.gov / oversight / projects / default.aspx?id=589

Preferred :

Experience in both Agile and Waterfall project management..

Special Instructions to Applicants :

This position requires a fingerprint-based background check.

PMP certification from PMI or PM certification from VITA is required - no other certification qualifies.

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years experience managing large projects

Required

10.0

Years

Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall project management principles.

Required

10.0

Years

Balance business / technical background with sufficient level of technical background to provide highly credible leadership to technology teams.

Nice to have

10.0

Years

Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Project Server)

Required

10.0

Years

Bachelor Degree

Required