IT Project Manager

Title: IT Project Manager

State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $90,000 - $95,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts.

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide oversight support of projects to the Office of Information Management. This position is responsible for initiating, planning, and implementing Information Technology solutions for business initiatives, while providing project and technical leadership throughout the lifecycle. The Project Manager ensures all projects are in compliance with VDH and Commonwealth policies, procedures, and guidelines and effectively communicates processes and best practices to project teams and stakeholders. This position develops and maintains a solid working relationships with VDH partners, customers, internal and external project workgroups, contract teams, and other project stakeholders.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

Proven experience in project management to include successfully developing, implementing, and leading projects from initiation to completion.
Demonstrated excellence in managing multiple projects, varying in risk and complexity, with diverse project teams.
Effectively tracking and communicating project progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management.
Knowledge and experience with the systems development life cycle and various methodologies including AGILE, and associated tools.
Proven experience in status tracking and forecasting, quality, and performance planning, and associated tools.
Experience with Enterprise Service Management and Project Portfolio Management software.
Experience with IT contracts, software proposals, Request for Proposals, procurement duties, and engaging with vendors.
Ability to work collaboratively, motivate employees, manage customers’ and stakeholders’ expectations, and encourage team building.
Experience working in high volume environment involving multiple projects and priorities.
Demonstrates self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and expressing strong interpersonal skills.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Additional Considerations

Relevant Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science experience
Understanding of and experience with Commonwealth of Virginia project management standards highly desired
VITA Project Management Certification
Experience in health care industry

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered.

Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-864-7000

Email: N/A

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.