Project Manager

The Client is looking for a Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in the field. A PM is needed to address and coordinate the replacement of the existing criminal history systems utilized by the Client. The Project Manager will work with Business Analysts , program manager and serve as the liaison between the business community/end users and the IT organization. The project manager is responsible for managing the project scope, schedule and budget and reporting to Client IT management and the business stakeholders/owners on a weekly basis or as agreed upon.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)certification
• Documented risk management experience
• Completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of $5M or more, or completion of non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record.

Duties may include:

• Managing/coordinating a Request For Proposal (RFP) process composed of RFP related tasks such the review and assistance with drafting of the evaluation criteria, contract terms, RFP format, and other procurement-related documentation in coordination with the Client procurement staff.
• The project manager will assist the Client IT Division staff in responding to vendor queries, performing the vendor evaluation process and contract negotiations as necessary.
• The PM will direct the Business Analyst throughout the project to ensure the objectives and requirements for a new system are fully defined.
• The PM will oversee the vendor efforts on the design, development and implementation of the solution and will coordinate with the vendor PM and Client IT Division and business stakeholders/owners as needed.
• The Project Manager, in coordination with the Business Analyst, will be responsible for the identification, analysis, tracking and recommending appropriate actions to project issues including those that are technology related.
• They will also be responsible for the identification and management of project risks.
• The PM, coordinating with the Client IT Division, will provide overall direction to the vendor as to any interfaces to existing Client (and non-Agency) systems.
• In general, the PM is responsible for the coordination and completion of the assigned projects that will result in the design, execution , delivery and implementation of a new Client criminal history system.