Project Lead (PM 3) - CDR Implementation Project, Richmond, VA, US

Intellibee; Richmond; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions company in Richmond seeks a Project Manager for software implementation in local government. The role requires substantial experience in Community Development and Regulation projects, knowledge of local government processes, and effective communication skills. Ideal candidates will thrive in managing multi-departmental teams and navigating complex objectives. Competitive benefits include health coverage and support for Green Card processing.

Benefits

Long-Term Stability

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Future Planning

GC Assistance

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressively responsible IT experience.
• Five years managing Community Development and Regulation projects.
• Five or more years of experience with Planning and Community Development business problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation for local government software systems.
• Manage multi-department project team to align software to business needs.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage project expectations.

Skills

Project management methodology

Good verbal and written communication

Influencing and negotiating skills

Understanding of local government processes

Ability to lead teams

Soft skills and people skills

Tools

Microsoft Project

Cityworks Online PLL

Trimble Unity Permit

Job description

This position requires recent experience leading an enterprise software implementation for local government land permitting, plan review, inspection, and code enforcement. Ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience with one or more commercial Community Development and Regulation software packages.

Active PMP preferred.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience implementing and maintaining a local government Community Development and Regulation system using the Cityworks Online PLL or Trimble Unity Permit software platforms.
• Mastery of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major, defined program management approaches (PMI, Agile, Six Sigma).
• Significant knowledge of project planning/scheduling tools (for example, Microsoft Project), with a solid track record of practical application.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations.
• Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment in which this role may not directly control resources.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of local government processes related to land permitting, plan review, inspection, and code enforcement.
• Ability to lead a large multi-department project team to match CDR software to business requirements, including leadership in research on current and emerging technology options.

Experience

• Seven or more years of progressively responsible IT experience.
• Five years of successfully managing Community Development and Regulation projects.
• Five or more years of experience with Planning and Community Development business problem solving.
• Experience in leading diverse teams.
• Experience and ability in using “soft skills” and “people skills”.
• Experience with implementation of software systems and platforms.
• Experience meeting with stakeholders and clients and gathering the project's requirements, goals, and scope.

Experience with these supporting processes:

• Knowledge of the System Development Lifecycle
• Workflow and prioritization of assignments.
• Integration with calendaring and email for work management.
• Correspondence management.
• Document management including storage, retrieval, and version control.
• Payment engines (collections from customers).

Demonstrate these competencies at an advanced level.

• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and team members regarding project expectations and progress. Clearing obstacles, closely monitoring tasks and team member accountability, and escalating issues, as required.
• Outcome oriented.
• Guiding and motivating others.
• Relationship management.
• Manage changes in project timeline, scope, and budget.
• Responsive to feedback, especially in seeking feedback continually from stakeholders and in refining project scope across project lifecycle to address shortcomings.
• Coping with pressure and setback.
• Judgment calls based upon information and analysis; able to make prompt, clear decisions that may involve tough choices or considered risks.
• Support for decision-making: gather comprehensive information, catalog, and disseminate knowledge of use to the organization.

Skill Matrix:

• Progressively responsible IT experience Required 7 Years
• Successfully managing Community Development and Regulation projects (5 Years) Required 5 Years
• Five or more years of experience with Planning and Community Development business problem solving (5 years) Required 5 Years
• Implementation of software systems and platforms Required 5 Years

Benefits at IntelliBee

• Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
• Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
• GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.