Project Manager

Cynet systems Inc; Richmond; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in Richmond is looking for a Project Manager to coordinate and manage IT projects, ensuring alignment with agency objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, PMP certification, and at least 10 years in project management. This role requires strong skills in managing cloud-hosted SaaS implementations, excellent communication, and the ability to oversee multiple teams while adhering to best practices and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years managing large-scale projects.
• PMP Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendors and internal teams for IT projects.
• Oversee proposal development and project execution.
• Manage day-to-day project activities and stakeholder communication.
• Track and communicate project progress and risks.

Skills

Managing cloud-hosted SaaS implementation projects

Leading client and documenting business and technical requirements

Analytical and organizational skills

Interpersonal and collaboration abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Leading teams in adopting new systems

Balancing project demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost

Understanding of software development lifecycle models

Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Familiarity with process engineering techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP Certification

10 years of experience managing large-scale projects

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Description:

• The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing IT projects and related procurements while ensuring alignment with agency objectives.
• This role involves collaboration with vendors, consultants, and internal IT and business teams to achieve project goals within established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• The candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee project execution, and ensure adherence to project management best practices and governance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate vendors, consultants, and internal teams in the execution of IT projects and procurements.
• Oversee the development of proposals, statements of work, requirements, and RFP responses.
• Assist in team development, holding teams accountable for commitments and removing roadblocks.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary teams in developing plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Manage day-to-day project activities and ensure consistent progress toward milestones.
• Maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including executive and business management, vendors, project sponsors, and technology leadership.
• Establish project goals consistent with technical and organizational strategies.
• Track and communicate project progress, costs, and risks to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technology leads and solution architects to integrate best practices.
• Drive consistent project delivery throughout the entire lifecycle—from procurement to transition to operations.
• Monitor third-party vendor performance and define progress metrics.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, task lists, schedules, and risk registers.
• Ensure adherence to project management practices and governance standards.
• Foster a positive project culture and demonstrate strong emotional intelligence.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills:

• Strong experience in managing cloud-hosted SaaS implementation projects.
• Proficiency in leading Client and documentation of business and technical requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.
• Ability to lead teams in adopting new systems and methodologies.
• Skilled in balancing competing project demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle models.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with process engineering and re-engineering techniques.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing large-scale projects.
• PMP Certification (Project Management Professional) required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Visio, and Office applications required.
• Experience with Project Management Office methodologies preferred.
• Experience with VITA’s Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) system and ECOS process preferred.
• Familiarity with Commonwealth IT procurement processes (RFP, Statewide Contract, and Client SOW) preferred.