Special Projects Manager

Title: Special Projects Manager

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist III

Hiring Range: $98,000-$103,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching – Employee Benefits.

This position is responsible for planning, leading and executing numerous, simultaneous projects that may be held within the Division of Local Training & Development, may span other Divisions across the Human Services Portfolio, or intersect with other VDSS portfolios and divisions, as well as with local and community partners. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing a variety of Division-wide initiatives and projects that enhance the effectiveness, reach, and innovation of training programs to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget to support Division outcomes and goals. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills. The position will provide direct support to the Director of Local Training & Development, providing high-level project coordination for key initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

- Significant experience in project management, including the management of multifaceted projects and proficiency in project management tools.
- Considerable experience working in a training development and delivery operation, preferably at the state level.
- Considerable experience providing executive level support, including handling confidential information
- Considerable experience developing presentations and reports for executive review
- Demonstrated experience leading project teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously, with proven organizational skills to coordinate resources, set priorities, and achieve project objectives efficiently.
- A general understanding of the structure of Virginia’s social services system. 

Additional Considerations

- Project management certification (PMP) or equivalent experience.
- Process improvement certification (Agile or Lean Six Sigma) or equivalent experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

VDSS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-V