Project/Program Manager 4, Carson City NV (10% Remote)

Project/Program Manager 4, Carson City NV (10% Remote)

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Project/Program Manager 4, Carson City NV (10% Remote)
Government ProjectProject Overview:
The Unified Tax System (UTS) is a comprehensive package of software and components implemented 14 years ago by Accenture. UTS consists of TAS (Tax Administrative System), Online Tax, Streamlined Sales Tax, Revenue Premier, Silverflume Portal Web Services, the Marijuana Portal, and KOVIS (a document imaging solution). The Tax Administration System (TAS) was built using software and programming languages that are now legacy and approaching obsolescence. Because of the complex and non-scalable architecture, the Department has created a great deal of workarounds, and these workarounds have become a permanent solution. These workarounds need to be maintained along with the UTS. The current phase of Project MYNT includes three main goals: Implementing a document scanning solution, implementing roadmap initiatives, and writing and releasing an RFP for a COTS project to replace the UTS system.If you are interested and qualified, please apply or send your resume directly to Michelle at mnicolaus@genuent.com.Tasks :

• Create, modify, and track all required documentation and relevant plans.
• Guidelines to establish change management plan and framework for prioritization.
• Identify required resources and assist in creating a project(s) plan.
• Prepare request for proposal(s) (RFPs) and Technology Investment Notification.
• Prepare training materials and presentations as needed.
• Perform other project related tasks as required by the agency.

SCOPE of WORK:
UTS Modernization is a continuing journey. This phase of Project MYNT includes three main goals.

• The first is to write and release an RFP and implement a document scanning solution .
• The second is to implement the roadmap initiatives as recommended by Gartner in the feasibility study. This will enable the Department to have the greatest opportunity for a smooth and successful system modernization implementation.
• The third goal is to work with a vendor to develop and document all the requirements and to release an RFP for a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) solution to replace the current UTS system. Included in this phase will be hiring permanent Project MYNT personnel and contractors. Additionally, a project management foundation will be created including creating a Project MYNT steering committee as well as establishing an Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) and an Office of Change Management (OCM).

• The Project Leader is in charge of the project oversight; from shaping the approach to achieving the desired outcomes through delivery of the final product. The position will be responsible for the following:
• Leading and developing the overall approach for the project, its major time frames and the definition of its major deliverables to address and meet the desired goals and outcomes.
• Identifying and creating an executive steering committee and working groups.
• Partners with the executive sponsor to communicate project goals, objectives and potential outcomes.
• Leads regular interactions with the executive sponsor to inform, alert, negotiate and maintain a continuing good relationship and shared vision.
• Establishes and ensures appropriate governance functions and plans for the project.
• Develops and controls the project budget and manages.
• Ensures and balances the availability of the required skills and competencies.
• Leads the development and maintenance of stakeholder mapping, communications and reporting.
• Acts as an advisor and builds and maintains relationships.
• Leads the oversight of projects' execution, their progress compared with the plan and the production of agreed deliverables.
• Vendor management - coordinate, facilitate, track deliverables, negotiate, and cultivate relationships.
• Monitors and coordinates dependencies across the sub projects in the project and resolves conflicts.
• Supports and facilitates agenda setting for project committee/board meetings.
• Will be responsible for assisting with project management documentation, project plans, request for proposals (RFP), service level agreements, and Technology Investment Notification (TIN) development as requested.
• May be required travel between Taxation's office located in Reno and Las Vegas as needed.
• Create and conduct presentations as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS: (Listed in order of importance):

• Ten or more years of experience in managing complex multiyear government projects.
• Five to seven years in diverse roles with increasing leadership responsibilities across major projects and programs.
• Substantial consulting leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing senior leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in leading diverse teams.
• Demonstrated experience in managing both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor management.
• Demonstrated experience in project management to ensure that projects are completed by the scheduled due date in accordance with project specifications and requirements and within the project budget.
• Demonstrated experience in writing request for proposals (RFP), conduct and document alternate analysis, and risk management.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to develop and communicate the project objectives, inspire and motivate staff, and maintain alignment with the business strategy.
• A high level of empathy and the ability to vary styles of interaction to match the needs of a variety of temperaments and personalities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain and "sell the project goals and objectives to the business, as well as, technical leadership.
• Strong business acumen, including tax/revenue and domain-specific knowledge of the organization and its business units. Familiarity with industry trends and innovation.
• Ability to execute projects and deliver them with financial and resource constraints.
• Experience with at least one project/program management methodology, such as:
  • The Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI PMBOK)
  • PRINCE2
  • Agile (SCRUM)
  • Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)
  • SAFe
• Experience of project planning tools, such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Visio).
• Deep understanding of:
  • Current and emerging technologies.
  • How other organizations are employing and using current and emerging technologies to drive digital business.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent work.

Desired Skills (listed in order of importance):

• Experience in project planning of any Tax and Revenue ERP/CRM modernization projects.
• Industry recognized project/program management certification.
• Experience in identifying data cleansing and migration tools and techniques to ensure faster implementation of modernization projects.
• Experience in understanding accounting and budgeting principles.
• Experience in reading and interpreting government statutes and regulations.