Project Manager

Job Summary: The Project Manager Level 4 will oversee the design, configuration, staff training, and implementation of the Virginia Board of Accountancy's replacement licensing and management system. This part-time role (20 hours per week) requires hybrid work with mandatory in-person interviews and on-site presence once a week. The manager will lead project phases, manage vendors, ensure adherence to timelines and budgets, and coordinate change management efforts in compliance with Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) standards. Responsibilities: Lead process mapping and requirements gathering with team members. Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for the project. Oversee system implementation phases including user acceptance testing and deployment certification. Manage change management and overall vendor relationships. Track project schedules, budgets, and status reports for executive management and the board. Coordinate project team members and assign individual responsibilities. Ensure compliance with Commonwealth of Virginia IT policies and VITA requirements. Drive adoption of new systems and methodologies within the organization. Required Skills & Certifications: Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI. Minimum 10 years of experience in project management with strong leadership skills. Expertise in managing cloud-hosted SaaS implementation projects. Proven ability in analytical problem solving and organizational management. Deep knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies. Extensive experience in requirements management and vendor management. Experience working with Commonwealth of Virginia agencies and knowledge of related policies and standards. Preferred Skills & Certifications: Experience with Platform as a Service (PaaS) implementations. Strong communication skills and demonstrated success in effective team building. Special Considerations: Candidate must reside physically within the United States for the duration of the assignment. In-person interviews are mandatory; no remote interviews allowed. On-site work is required once per week without exception. Strict adherence to Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibiting offshore contractors. Part-time engagement limited to 20 hours per week and a maximum of 640 total hours (approximately 8 months). Scheduling: Part-time schedule of 20 hours per week. Hybrid work arrangement with at least one day on-site weekly. Assignment duration from August 3, 2026, through March 19, 2027. #J-18808-Ljbffr vTech Solution