Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

Manage the full project lifecycle from Initiation through Closing following PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) standards. Responsible for project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder communication, and successful project execution.

• Develop and implement a Master Project Plan using automated project management tools.
• Define and manage the project charter, scope, and integrated change control processes.
• Maintain an understanding of organizational workflows to ensure alignment with business objectives.

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Conduct scheduling reviews and track progress against established baselines.
• Ensure project milestones and deliverables are completed according to the project lifecycle.

• Manage project budgets, including labor and capital expenditures.
• Monitor revenue recognition, margins, and cash flow.
• Perform project cost analysis and provide status updates to management.
• Ensure projects remain within approved financial constraints.

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks.
• Develop and maintain risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Escalate significant risks and issues and recommend recovery plans as needed.

• 4 to 7 years of Project Management experience.
• Experience managing projects using PMBOK methodologies.
• Experience developing project schedules and WBS structures.
• Experience managing project budgets and financial performance.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience with Public Safety communications systems.
• Understanding of local public safety entities, including Police, Fire, and EMS.
• Experience with cloud-based document management and collaboration tools (Google Workspace).
• Experience with MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management applications.
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed master project schedules.

• PMBOK Methodologies
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Budget & Cost Management
• Risk Management
• Change Control
• Google Workspace
• Microsoft Project
• Smartsheet
• Executive Reporting

Responsibilities are outlined in the official job posting

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Master Scheduler experience
• Advanced Smart Sheets experience

• Smart Sheets
• Google Applications Suite

• Mid-Level to Senior-Level
• Experience level will be determined based on candidate skill set and tool proficiency.

• 9-1-1 Operations Knowledge

• Standard Office Hours
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 100% Remote

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status