Program Manager

Description

Equinox Consulting Partners is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the rollout of Ardoq, an enterprise architecture platform tool, to all 63 executive branch agencies of the Virginia IT Agency. This exciting opportunity involves coordinating data cleanup, data import, training, and ensuring seamless integration with the existing system of record, Archer. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the adoption and implementation of this critical technology solution across the Commonwealth. This a full-time onsite position where the successful candidate will be required to go into the office 4 days a week. Only candidates residing in the Richmond, Virginia area will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal VITA teams such as Business Readiness and Customer Account Managers to establish a rollout schedule across agencies.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture team architects and CSRM resources to manage tasks and assignments necessary for the successful completion of the rollout.
• Work directly with agency resources to address scheduling issues related to training and provide post-training support as needed.
• Ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, and budgets while maintaining high-quality standards throughout the rollout process.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders, project teams, and external vendors to facilitate communication and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, milestones, and key deliverables.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of Project Management experience, preferably with experience managing large-scale projects.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with Virginia state government processes and systems is desired.
• Prior experience working within the Virginia state government is a significant advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.