Project Manager

Job title : Project Manager

Location: Richmond, VA(Hybrid)

Contract :12+ Months

About the role :

Client is seeking an IT project manager to manage the planning, implementation, and close out of various cybersecurity projects aimed at improving local government cybersecurity practices. Client is initiating a series of projects to manage and reduce systemic cyber risk with local government entities and is seeking an IT project manager to manage these projects. This individual will be responsible for managing the planning, implementation, and close out of various cybersecurity projects aimed at improving local government cybersecurity practices.

Key Responsibilities :

Managing medium complexity cybersecurity projects throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring on time and on budget delivery

Manage day-to-day project activities, including task assignments, progress tracking, budget tracking and issue resolution

Monitor project progress, anticipate and identify potential risks or delays; assist in implementing mitigation strategies as needed

Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across state and local government and third-party suppliers to ensure project alignment and successful delivery

Developing, organizing and maintaining project documentation, including documentation required for federal grant compliance Other SLCGP (State and Locality Cybersecurity Grant Program) related tasks as assigned Required/Desired Skills :

Strong organization skills including attention to detail, multitasking

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

Active PMP certification required from PMI (pls upload in Vector to be considered)

Experience leading cybersecurity projects

Experience with state and/or federal government IT procurement requirements and procurement laws and processes as it relates to managing projects

Experience with managing grant funded projects (federal, state or not-for-profit)

Proven working experience in project management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with utilizing PlanView AgilePlace