Project manager/Program manager

Project manager/Program manager

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Summary: The role is for a Senior Project Manager/Program Manager responsible for overseeing project coordination and technology operations for a $54MM Transformation Program. The position is remote and involves managing the implementation of new solutions, data management capabilities, and improved IT processes. The candidate will also lead various project management methodologies and ensure successful project delivery. The contract duration is 12 months with potential extensions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee coordination of projects and technology operations readiness efforts.
  • Implement new commercial/configurable off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions.
  • Establish full Data Management capabilities for analytics and data-driven decisions.
  • Develop, train on, and migrate to improved IT processes and procedures.
  • Manage Agile, Waterfall, and/or Iterative projects.
  • Complete project planning, scheduling, scope, cost, risk identification, and management.
  • Manage software implementation projects including custom, COTS, and SaaS solutions.
  • Communicate with project stakeholders and facilitate decision-making discussions.
  • Manage procurement processes and provide knowledge transfer for project continuity.

Key Skills:

  • Knowledge of Project Management best practices and PMBoK Guide.
  • Understanding of Software/System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Iterative project management methodologies.
  • Strong experience in project planning, scheduling, and risk management.
  • Experience leading large data migration and interface/data exchange efforts.
  • Proficient in project and strategic portfolio management applications.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Project Management

Detailed Description From Employer:

Our direct client is looking for a Senior Project manager/Program manager. Work can be done remotely. Duration 12 months with extensions, please send me resume, rate and time to discuss.

At a high level, the resource will oversee the coordination of projects and technology operations readiness efforts in support of its $54MM Transformation Program to:

  • Implement new commercial/configurable off the shelf (COTS) solutions to shift the agency away from a custom development legacy approach.
  • Implement full Data Management capabilities for data ownership, custodianship, stewardship, and governance. This establishes data as a meaningful asset for analytics and data-driven decisions, applied to all facets of the agency.
  • Develop, train on and migrate to improved or new IT processes, procedures, and support to ensure the planned the agency Mission improvements and value from new products and technologies are realized.

Desired Skills

  • Knowledge of the Project Management industry best practices for service/systems creation and development and generally accepted standards outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) Guide and Agile principles.
  • Knowledge of the Software/System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Knowledge of procurement processes.
  • Experience with Agile, Waterfall and/or Iterative project management methodologies, especially with projects that employ a hybrid approach.
  • Experience with project planning, scheduling, scope, cost, risk identification and management, status reporting, change management, issues resolution and other project management controls and practices.
  • Knowledge and demonstrable experience leading/managing large data migration and interface/data exchange efforts
  • Strong experience managing software implementation projects including custom, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), Software as a Service (SaaS) and related processes to support and enhance foundation infrastructure, services, business systems and enterprise software solutions.
  • Proficient in using a project and strategic portfolio management application (e.g. Microsoft Project, Planview, DevOps)

Tasks

  • Manage Agile, Waterfall and/or Iterative projects, especially projects that employ a hybrid approach.
  • Complete project planning, scheduling, scope, cost, risk identification and management, status reporting, change management, issues resolution and other project management controls
  • Manage software implementation projects including custom, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), Software as a Service (SaaS) and related processes to support and enhance foundation infrastructure, services, business systems and enterprise software solutions.
  • Manage projects in the project and strategic portfolio management application (software).
  • Manage numerous projects, with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and escalate project concerns as needed.
  • Communicate with project stakeholders to facilitate group discussions to drive decision-making direction.
  • Communicate both verbally and with written messages to facilitate a mutual understanding of involved parties.
  • Establish rapport with others, motivate coworkers and customers and to work collaboratively across business and technology functions.
  • Practice customer service skills including active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
  • Manage procurement processes.
  • Provide knowledge transfer when necessary to provide work/project continuity.

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