Project Manager - Richmond, Virginia

Morton is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 12-month, 100% onsite contract to lead IT and business change management projects that leverage modern technology to improve public safety and client customer services. The PM will own end-to-end delivery, align with state and agency standards, manage governance and risk, coordinate vendors and internal stakeholders, and champion PMO best practices. Competitive pay; potential for extension.

• Lead full project lifecycle delivery, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and progress reporting to internal leadership and state oversight agencies
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and schedules that keep teams on track while reporting holistic progress
• Document, maintain, and store project deliverables and artifacts per PMO guidelines; ensure they are current and accessible
• Create project resource capacity plans, identify gaps and needs, and partner with management to address gaps and onboard team members
• Facilitate project governance processes, including status reporting, risk management, issue tracking, and change control
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and state oversight bodies to ensure compliance with Agency and state IT standards
• Align projects with enterprise architecture, ISO, and data management policies through ongoing engagement with those teams
• Prepare and present project status and progress to leadership, steering committees, and oversight agencies
• Promote PMO best practices and contribute to continuous improvement of methodology and PMO development
• Develop subject-matter expertise for assigned projects and act as the primary point of contact
• Support procurement activities including RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluation, and contract management as needed

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (Required)
• Demonstrated experience managing a project with a budget of at least $5M (Preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools: MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook
• Ability to work 100% onsite for the duration of a 12-month contract (with potential extensions)
• Proven experience leading IT and business change management projects, preferably in public sector or public safety environments
• Strong skills in project planning, budgeting, resource management, governance, risk management, and change control
• Experience coordinating with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and state oversight or regulatory bodies
• Ability to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, ISO, and data management policies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive and oversight reporting and presentations
• Experience supporting procurement processes (RFI/RFP, vendor evaluation, contract management) is a plus

Morton is an IT-focused staffing and recruiting partner based in Richmond, VA. The company connects skilled technology professionals with employers by aligning qualifications, preferences, and career goals to the specific needs of each role. Morton supports both job seekers and hiring managers through tailored search, screening, and placement services designed to deliver the right fit for long-term success. To connect exceptional IT talent with the right opportunities by listening closely, understanding goals on both sides of the hiring equation, and delivering placements that create lasting impact for people and organizations.