Role: Project Manager 4 Location: Richmond VA 3 days a week onsite Our client is seeking a Grants Management Contractor and Implementation PM to provide guidance and hands-on support in the design and implementation of grant management systems and business processes, industry best practices and software solutions. Responsibilities: Provide strong expertise and guidance in order to support DRPT in implementing a pilot Grant Management platform with the aim of migrating all grant activity into the new platform early next calendar year Work with dedicated SMEs to assess current work processes as it relates to the entire grant life cycle and illustrate how to best integrate those processes into the software platform Develop and implement processes within grants management software. Assess and advise the agency on common/best practices and identify operation efficiencies as it relates to grant applications, review and contract agreements. Assess and advise the agency on common/best practices as it relates to paying grantee invoices (claims), grant accounting and reporting and how to best capture these practices using software platforms Assess and advise the agency on monitoring grant expenditures (including identifying inactivity), and the grant close-out/de-programming process. Work closely with DRPT staff and system vendors to improve workflows and processes. Develop materials to support system changes, policy and procedures changes, training, etc. (including developing process workflow diagrams and field dictionaries) Document all decision points and obtain approvals Update and/or provide oversight with developing policies and procedures on revised workflows. Provide weekly status updates and communicate issues and/or risks identified. Requirement: Expertise in grants management process life cycle - Required (10 years) Extensive experience implementing and managing enterprise-grade grants management software - Required (10 years) Experience working in or with public sector/government (local, state, or federal) - Required (5 years) Experience in grant accounting, budgeting, and reporting - Required (10 years) Detailed experience in process improvement, change management, and project management - Required (15 years) Capacity to apply industry best practices impacting policies and procedures - Required (10 years) Demonstrated ability to rapidly adapt to new systems and procedures - Required (10 years) Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional - Required (10 years) Strong oral and written communication skills - Required (15 years) Experience with WebGrants, Salesforce, or similar grants management applications - Desired (5 years) Knowledge of Virginia-specific platforms (e.g., Cardinal) and procurement requirements - Desired (5 years) Experience with federal grant requirements and multi-year capital improvement programs - Highly Desired (5 years) Experience collaborating with cross-functional project teams within the public sector - Desired (5 years) |