IT Project Manager - EF122

Are you a familiar with VITA's Project Management Guidelines & Procedures?

Do you have experience managing projects with blended teams of technical and non-technical staff?

Come join DGS as an IT Project Manager!

Title: IT Project Manager - EF122

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $95,000 - $105,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)

Location: Monroe Building

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

DGS is a very diverse agency that includes services ranging from facilities management, laboratory service, real estate, procurement, engineering, and more! We have a great team of supportive and talented IT professionals in our Office of Information Systems & Services (ISS), and we would like to hire another inquisitive, creative thinking individual for our team.

As part of the ISS team, the IT Project Manager is responsible for managing projects within DGS’ diverse environment. DGS has divisions concerned with statewide procurement, commonwealth of Virginia real estate, facilities management, lab testing, and many other areas. This position will often be assigned to large and challenging projects and will work in coordination with the area Application Portfolio Manager (APM) to assure effective coordination and successful conclusion. The successful candidate would work with ISS Application Director and other ISS Management team members in Strategic Planning activities.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Project management including project and resource planning, activity sequencing, risk assessments, communication planning, and status reporting.
• Leading projects of moderate complexity.
• Organizing self and others to accomplish goals within prescribed timeframes.
• Directly applying project management tools to keep projects on time and under budget.
• Manage using both agile and classical tools.
  

We’ve got great benefits!

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, fourteen (14) paid holidays, paid vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally, DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

This position is in Richmond, Virginia, and employees must report on-site. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework 2 days/week) upon completion of an approved telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with scope management, scheduling development, communications management, risk management, requirements management, and cost management.
• Experience in managing projects with blended teams of technical and non-technical participants as well as employees and contractors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Experience in bringing projects in trouble to a successful conclusion.
• Experience with both Kanban boards and Microsoft Project.
• Good working knowledge of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and/or VITA project management guidelines and procedures.
• Commonwealth Project Manager qualification or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with Peoplesoft projects, back office projects, financials projects, real estate projects or scientific testing projects.
• Experience in managing projects within a Commonwealth of Virginia executive agency.
• Experience conducting a major project meeting VITA reporting requirements.
• Project Management Certification by Project Management Institute.

Special Instructions

The online state application must contain all required information and full responses to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all applicable qualifications are specifically addressed in your submitted application. Online applications should be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov. 

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time after March 28, 2025. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The selected candidate must also pass a criminal background check and driving records check.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply. 

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.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov