Sr. Project Manager-
Hybrid role!!!
The client is seeking a senior project manager to manage the planning, procurement and implementation of multiple Statewide ARPA and State driven IT projects.
The client is seeking a senior project manager to manage the planning and implementation of mission critical ARPA and State funded projects for the Division. This role will manage the life cycle of the projects from initiation to development and implementation through delivery of multiple projects. This lead project management role will work with multiple internal and external stakeholders and selected vendor(s) to analyze, plan and implement projects. This role will report to the client PMO and the State DIT in managing its projects.This position will be responsible for working with senior-level business executives, IT personnel, business program resources and Vendor staff to execute project requirements and manage stakeholder expectations. This position will manage the day to day activities for the project and complete all input to the State Project Management (Touchdown) system as needed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•Managing multiple projects with different timelines and priorities
•Working with business and other IT teams to conduct market analysis, cost benefit analysis and develop business case documents
•Working with procurement teams to develop the procurement documents (RFP/RFQ/SOW) and manage the procurement lifecycle for the project
•Working with vendors to manage contract deliverables, oversee all vendor activities to ensure that all the milestones are met
•Developing and maintaining detailed project schedule
•Work with department and division to coordinate implementation schedule across agencies
•Working with and interfacing with Program level supervisors and stakeholders
•Work with peers within a Program
•Managing complex projects, within a Program, with complex stakeholder engagement and team involvement.
•Work with business owners and county agencies to get their input on the rollout schedules, impacts and requirements
•Ensuring that budget and funding are defined and track, monitor and manage expenditures
•Developing and maintaining all required project management artifacts following State, DHHS and PMBOK guidelines
•Establishing project governance, conducting formal presentations, coordinating with all project stakeholders and ensure that appropriate project controls are instituted
•Serving as an IT project liaison to the business client
•Working with business stakeholders to develop necessary project management, change management rollout and training plans
•Working with the technical team to ensure technical readiness during implementation
•Reports status transparently and regularly to all levels of the project stakeholders, State and DHHS leadership
Skills:
•The selected candidate must be a results-oriented individual with a very strong work ethic and must be able to demonstrate excellent IT Project Management, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
•Capable of leading effective project meetings that are tailored to the audience
•Ability to create complex project plans, timelines and work breakdown structures using project management tools
•Ability to write and present effective project materials, including presentations and status reports
•Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, clients and other IT personnel.
•Ability to effectively identify and resolve system or business process/project issues.
•Ability to build, influence, lead and motivate effective teams towards end results.
•Strong analytical skills.
Management prefers applicants with the following:
•Candidate with PMP Certification
•Candidate with Agile (SCRUM) Certification
•Experience managing or supervising legacy system replacement projects
•Experience collaborating with State and Local Government
•Experience planning and managing data conversion activities
•Experience building rollout plans
•Experience managing project using Vendor driven technical solutions.
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Proven track record of delivering IT projects within budget, scope and schedule. Required 7 Years Objective decision-making ability based on strategic objectives priority, business performance analysis and resource availability Required 7 Years Hands on experience managing project risk, cost, schedule, quality, testing, and communications. Required 7 Years Strong supervision, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills. Required 7 Years Demonstrated presentation, training skills, oral and written communication skills. Required 7 Years Solid work experience with project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project) Required 7 Years Experience with MS Office Required 7 Years PMI certification Project Management Professional (PMP) Highly desired State Government experience Highly desired Experience managing implementation of a statewide IT project Required 7 Years Experience managing or supervising legacy system replacement projects Highly desired Experience collaborating with State and Local Government Required 5 Years Experience managing vendors, vendor deliverables and vendor relationships Required 7 Years Experience with project management processes in Agile, Hybrid and Waterfall environments Required 7 Years