Project Manager

About the Role

This role is for our client in the project management sector. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid environment with on-site requirements once a week. The project manager will oversee the design, configuration, staff training, and implementation of a replacement licensing and management system for the Virginia Board of Accountancy. The role requires strong management and leadership skills, the ability to set and maintain adherence to project goals, and experience in successfully executing Software as a Service (SaaS) or Platform as a Service (PaaS) implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project management oversight for the design, configuration, staff training, and implementation of the replacement licensing and management system.
• Lead team members through process mapping and requirements gathering.
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for the project.
• Oversee the various system implementation phases and processes.
• Oversee acceptable user acceptance testing.
• Certify that the solution is ready for deployment and is fully implemented as planned.
• Be responsible for change management, overall vendor management, and project closeout.
• Maintain project timeframes, budgeting estimates, and status reports for executive management and the board.
• Coordinate project team members and develop and track schedules and individual responsibilities.
• Implement IT strategies that deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Ability to set and maintain adherence to project goals with internal team and IT vendor.
• Maintain project timeframes, budgeting estimates, and status reports for executive management and the board.
• Coordinate project team members and develop and track schedules and individual responsibilities.
• Implement IT strategies that deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Demonstrated experience in effective team building and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in successfully executing Software as a Service (SaaS) or Platform as a Service (PaaS) implementation.
• Strong vendor management skills.
• Experience assisting agencies in planning, developing, and validating functional and technical requirements to support the implementation of IT solutions.
• Knowledge of current policies, standards, procedures, and practices, particularly those related to Our Client.

Tools & Technologies

• Project management software.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Collaboration tools.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Part-time engagement with an estimated 20 hours per week.
• Hybrid work arrangement with on-site requirements once a week.
• Contract duration: 08/03/26 - 03/19/27.

Interview Process

The interview process typically includes an initial screening followed by a technical/panel interview via Teams.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States