Project Manager - Child Welfare Programs ( PMP Required )

Job Title: Project Manager - Child Welfare Programs ( PMP Required )

Location: Glen Allen, VA 23060

Duration:  6+ months (possibility to extension)

Work Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Lunch period: 12:00 noon – 12:30 p.m.

Pay Rate:  $35.00 - $45.00/hr. on W2 without benefits

Dress Code: Business Attire/Business Casual

Job Summary: 

• The department is seeking a candidate with proven project manager experience and a certified project manager (PMP)
• Equipment to be used by the temporary staffing professional(s): Department will provide equipment
• Computer software to be used: Microsoft Suite of tools and planner tools.

Knowledge, skills, education, and/or experience:

• Client is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Special Projects Manager in Child Welfare to lead large-scale projects and oversee enactment clause requirements and day-to-day support of Centralized Intake/Child Protective Services and In-Home
• Services projects and initiatives from inception to completion.
  This role offers an exciting opportunity to coordinate multifaceted and large-scale projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong project planning and scheduling skills, risk management, budget and cost management, quality management, and software efficiency.

Mandatory skills/certification(s) Requirement:

• Extensive experience with project management software. Strong background in large-scale projects, estimating, project scheduling, implementation, and overall management practices.
• Proven ability in project coordination within complex environments involving multiple community partners.
• Excellent time management skills coupled with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating across teams and presenting technical information clearly.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, including skills in the following areas: adaptability, problem-solving, organization, leadership, conflict resolution, quality management, and strategic planning.

Desired skills:

• Experience in developing and implementing large-scale projects working directly with a Virginia or State Social Services agency, and projects specific to Child Welfare

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and implementation of the enactment clause requirements and day-to-day support of Centralized Intake/Child Protective Services work study and In-Home Services Program projects with adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with internal and external partners; demonstrating clear expectations, active listening, and constructive feedback.
• Utilize blueprint reading and schematics to interpret project designs and ensure accurate implementation on-site. Schedule, plan, and facilitate internal and external meetings (onsite or offsite) as needed to monitor progress and adjust timelines proactively.
• Work directly with program staff, contractors, local department of social services staff, and any additional internal and external partners.
• Review contracts, change orders, and technical documents to ensure compliance with project specifications and legal standards. Conduct meetings off-site if needed or requested.
• Facilitate communication among community partners through clear documentation and regular progress reports.
   

• Lead the planning, execution, and implementation of the enactment clause requirements and day-to-day support of Centralized Intake/Child Protective Services work study and In-Home Services Program projects with adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with internal and external partners; demonstrating clear expectations, active listening, and constructive feedback.
• Utilize blueprint reading and schematics to interpret project designs and ensure accurate implementation on-site. Schedule, plan, and facilitate internal and external meetings (onsite or offsite) as needed to monitor progress and adjust timelines proactively.
• Work directly with program staff, contractors, local department of social services staff, and any additional internal and external partners.
• Review contracts, change orders, and technical documents to ensure compliance with project specifications and legal standards. Conduct meetings off-site if needed or requested.
• Facilitate communication among community partners through clear documentation and regular progress reports.