Project ManagerLocation: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)Duration: 8+ MonthsInterview Type: Either Phone or In PersonJob Description:Client is seeking a Grants Management Contractor and Implementation Specialist 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.Provide strong expertise and guidance in order to support client in implementing a pilot Grant Management platform with the aim of migrating all grant activity into the new platform early next calendar yearServe as a subject matter expert in grant management practices and federal uniform guidance standards.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 platformDevelop 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 platformsAssess and advise the agency on monitoring grant expenditures (including identifying inactivity), and the grant close-out/de-programming process.Work closely with client 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 approvalsUpdate and/or provide oversight with developing policies and procedures on revised workflows.Provide weekly status updates and communicate issues and/or risks identified.Required Skills:Expertise in grants management process life cycleExtensive experience implementing and managing enterprise-grade grants management softwareExperience in or working with public sector/government (local, federal or state)Experience in grant accounting, budgeting, and reportingDetailed experience in process improvement, change management, and project managementCapacity to apply industry best practices impacting policies and proceduresDemonstrated ability to adapt to new systems and procedures rapidlySelf-motivated, detail-oriented professionalEffective oral and written communication skillsSpecific experience with WebGrants and/or Salesforce, or similar grant applicationsKnowledge of Virginia specific platforms (e.g. Cardinal) and procurement requirementsExperience working with federal grant requirements and multi-year capital improvement programsBackground collaborating with cross functional project teams within the public sector