Senior IT Project Manager(RAVE)

MUST HAVE:  EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

Successful deployment of RAVE emergency alerting solution serving statewide needs.  This is ideal-- 

July start and end in December

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex, enterprise-scale technology implementations. This role is responsible for driving delivery across large, multi-stakeholder environments, ensuring strong governance, vendor accountability, and successful execution of critical systems—particularly in public sector and mission-critical domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale IT projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Manage implementations in environments such as:
  • Public sector / government organizations
  • Emergency management, public safety, or critical infrastructure systems
• Apply formal project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile, or hybrid models) to ensure structured and successful delivery
• Operate within a PMO-governed framework, maintaining required project artifacts, reporting standards, and governance controls
• Oversee third-party vendors and system integrators, including:
  • Contract compliance
  • Performance management
  • Deliverable accountability
• Provide clear and effective communication across all levels:
  • Translate technical concepts into business-friendly language
  • Deliver concise, executive-level status reporting
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and changes, ensuring minimal disruption to delivery
• Support complex system integrations, including telecommunications or alert/notification systems where applicable

Qualifications & Experience

• 8–12 years of enterprise-level IT project management experience
• Proven track record delivering large, complex implementations across multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong experience working within a formal PMO structure with strict governance requirements
• Demonstrated expertise in vendor and contract management
• Deep understanding of:
  • PMBOK framework
  • Agile / Scrum methodologies
  • Hybrid delivery approaches
• Preferred experience with:
  • System integrations
  • Telecommunications platforms
  • RAVE – EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEMS

Certifications (Preferred)

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Agile / Scrum certifications (e.g., CSM, SAFe, PMI-ACP)

Expected Outcomes

• Successful delivery of enterprise-wide technology implementations supporting mission-critical operations
• Full adherence to established PMO governance, standards, and reporting requirements
• Transparent and proactive communication, minimizing escalations or surprises
• Strong vendor performance and accountability throughout the project lifecycle
• Effective knowledge transfer to ensure internal ownership and long-term sustainability

Core Deliverables

The Project Manager will be responsible for producing and maintaining key project artifacts, including but not limited to:

• Project Charter
• Scope Statement
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Milestone Schedule
• Stakeholder Register
• Risk, Issue, and Change Logs
• Communication Plan
• Training Plan

Reporting Requirements

• Provide detailed status reporting on all active milestones and deliverables within each reporting period
• Track and report on knowledge transfer and training activities, ensuring alignment with internal capability development goals
• Maintain consistent, accurate documentation aligned with PMO standards

Salary : $75 - $80