Project Manager

TalentBurst; Richmond; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in the United Kingdom is searching for a Project Manager to oversee the implementation of the Statewide Voter Registration System. This high-visibility and high-risk role requires the selected candidate to work on-site in Richmond, VA, focusing on stakeholder interactions and project performance management. Candidates must hold an active PMP certification and have substantial risk management experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This position does not offer hybrid or remote working options.

Qualifications

• Active Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.
• Documented risk management experience is a must.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Familiarization with the Commonwealth Technology Portfolio desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Interact daily with stakeholders, project team members, and ELECT staff.
• Attend virtual and in-person project meetings daily.
• Manage project performance metrics and record data in CTP.
• Adhere to Commonwealth Project Management Standard requirements.
• Coordinate SVRS project calendar.
• Conduct briefings on SVRS project status for audiences.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Active PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title: Project Manager

Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite)

Duration: 6+ months (possible extension)

• Client is seeking a Project Manager for the implementation of the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS). This is a high visibility project; the position is on site only.
• SVRS is a statewide voter registration and election management system. This is a high-risk project and will require strict adherence to the requirements in this posting. This position is in office, the selected candidate will work at ELECT offices in Richmond, VA. There is no hybrid or remote option.
• SVRS is a high-risk project with high visibility and significant complexity, therefore the SVRS Project Manager will be required to work in a fast-paced, potentially stressful environment. Relevant experience in similar environments should be clearly documented in the applicant's resume.

About The Role

• The Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) is seeking a Project Manager for the implementation of the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS). SVRS is a statewide voter registration and election management system. This is a high-risk project and will require strict adherence to the requirements in this posting. This position is in office, the selected candidate will work at ELECT offices in Richmond, VA. There is no hybrid or remote option.
• SVRS is a high-risk project with high visibility and significant complexity, therefore the SVRS Project Manager will be required to work in a fast-paced, potentially stressful environment.
• Relevant experience in similar environments should be clearly documented in the applicant's resume.

SVRS is currently undergoing development. The duties of the SVRS Project Manager will include:

• Daily interaction with stakeholders, project team members, and ELECT staff.
• Attendance at virtual and in-person project meetings daily.
• Management of project performance metrics and recording of data in CTP.
• Adhere to requirements of Commonwealth Project Management Standard.
• Work in conjunction with members of the ELECT SVRS project team.
• Oversee coordination of SVRS project calendar.
• Conduct briefings on SVRS project status to internal and external audiences, including the Interagency Oversight Committee.

The required education and experience for this position are as follows:

• Active Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. Please upload a copy in Vector or they will not be considered.
• Documented risk management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarization with the Commonwealth Technology Portfolio highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communications skills, written and verbal.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.