Senior Project Manager #01398

Title: Senior Project Manager #01398

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $90,000 to $111,000 annually with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for those new to state service. A one year tenure agreement will be required for sign-on bonus.

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: www.vdacs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Project Manager to support projects related to the ongoing development and deployment of complex technology solutions to support agency activities and Commonwealth citizens. The successful candidate will provide a planning and coordination role in projects to ensure effective and timely delivery of new development or enhancement of current systems to automate processes to meet agency strategic goals, implementing effective business applications using agency approved development tools, and assigning tasks to development peers to coordinate the work of an application development team. The incumbent will manage application development, systems, and other projects as the agency transitions from a primarily waterfall systems development methodology to a more agile environment over the next several years. Additional duties include assisting in the drafting and editing of project management policies and procedures and supporting ongoing efforts toward continual improvement of project management and security delivery practices. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for one day a week of telework; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply formal project management disciplines as described in the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Highly skilled at organizing and coordinating staff, vendors, and other resources to accomplish goals within defined timeframes. Exceptional ability to lead highly complex projects with external oversight and independent verification from inception through execution to successful completion. Highly capable of producing and maintaining detailed complex and well-structured project plans, risk management plans, change management plans, work breakdown structures, budgets, and project status reports. Advanced ability to develop project management processes and templates to ensure project management occurs in a standard, high quality, and repeatable methodology. Thorough understanding of the concepts underlying both agile and waterfall software development methodologies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to clearly communicate technical concept to both technical, non-technical, and executive audiences. The demonstrated ability to effectively interact with, and provide customer service to, all levels of the organization, customers, and partners. H.S. Diploma/GED Required. Must be able to complete Commonwealth of Virginia Project Manager qualification within six months of employment.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities as related to computer science, information systems, or a related field. Extensive experience coordinating or leading complex information technology projects. Substantial experience managing software development projects using Scrum. Significant experience managing vendor and contractor resources in coordination with internal staff resources. Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or current Commonwealth of Virginia Project Manager qualification.

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.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov

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.