Project Lead (PM 3) - CDR Implementation Project - Now Hiring

Seeking a Project Lead (PM 3) - CDR Implementation Project for a long-term contract role with the Commonwealth of Virginia in Richmond, VA. ABOUT THE ROLE Knowledge and Skills • Experience implementing and maintaining a local government Community Development and Regulation system using the Cityworks Online PLL or Trimble Unity Permit software platforms. • Mastery of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major, defined program management approaches (PMI, Agile, Six Sigma). • Significant knowledge of project planning/scheduling tools (for example, Microsoft Project), with a solid track record of practical application. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations. • Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment in which this role may not directly control resources. • Strong knowledge and understanding of local government processes related to land permitting, plan review, inspection, and code enforcement. • Ability to large multi-department project team to match CDR software to business requirements, including leadership in research on current and emerging technology options. Experience • Seven or more years of progressively responsible IT experience. • Five years of successfully managing Community Development and Regulation projects. • Five or more years of experience with Planning and Community Development business problem solving. • Experience in leading diverse teams. • Experience and ability in using "soft skills” and "people skills”. • Experience with implementation of software systems and platforms. • Experience meeting with stakeholders and clients and gathering the project's requirements, goals, and scope. Experience with these supporting processes: • Knowledge of the System Development Lifecycle • Workflow and prioritization of assignments. • Integration with calendaring and email for work management. • Correspondence management. • Document management including storage, retrieval, and version control. • Mobile access. • Payment engines (collections from customers). • Business intelligence. Competencies/Behaviors Demonstrate these competencies at an advanced level. • Effectively communicate with stakeholders and team members regarding project expectations and progress. Clearing obstacles, closely monitoring tasks and team member accountability, and escalating issues, as required. • Outcome oriented. • Guiding and motivating others. • Relationship management. • Manage changes in project timeline, scope, and budget. • Responsive to feedback, especially in seeking feedback continually from stakeholders and in refining project scope across project lifecycle to address shortcomings. • Coping with pressure and setback. • Achieving difficult targets, particularly in demanding timelines. • Judgment calls based upon information and analysis; able to make prompt, clear decisions that may involve tough choices or considered risks. • Support for decision-making: gather comprehensive information, catalog, and disseminate knowledge of use to the organization.