Contracted services are essential to ensure project’s success.
Objectives of this CEP:
Manage software development lifecycle process.
Ensure requirements for system enhancements are detailed and documented.
Ensure project milestones are met on time.
Develop standard PMBOK best practices to be aligned with division work.
Develop and maintain project plans as needed.
Resolve project planning and scheduling issues.
Report to and take direction from project leadership.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Project Management
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine the project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Develop project plans and associated project documents.
Effectively communicate project tasks and expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project tasks and goals.
Set and maintain project expectations with the project team and other stakeholders.
Work with the project leadership team to assign and delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate staff.
Discuss identified project conflicts with the project leadership and work to resolution.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Track project milestones and deliverables using JIRA.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to the project leadership team.
Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Direct and motivate project team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned tasks.
Review and ensure accurate and timely payment of program invoices.
Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or higher or equivalent work experience.
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or equivalent.
Knowledge of software development lifecycle.
Expert knowledge of principles and practices of electronic data and information management systems and procedures.
Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
Proven working experience as a project manager in the information technology domain.
Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
Experience with successful implementation of IT systems for State and Local Governments.
If interested, please respond with resume and rate expectation asap. Thank you for your interest in The Evolvers Group. The employee benefits include medical insurance and 401k plan.