Certified Project Manager IV – SaaS Modernization

We are seeking a highly experienced Certified Project Manager IV to lead a large-scale Child Care Systems Modernization initiative. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology modernization, SaaS implementation, procurement planning, vendor management, and digital transformation.Key Responsibilities:Lead large-scale technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives.Develop and maintain project roadmaps, implementation strategies, project plans, and workplans.Assess current-state systems, business processes, organizational readiness, and modernization requirements.Support procurement planning and prepare RFI, RFP, SOW, and related procurement documentation.Coordinate vendor evaluations, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and vendor performance management.Establish governance structures, decision-making frameworks, reporting processes, and escalation procedures.Coordinate cross-functional teams across business, finance, procurement, policy, and IT.Prepare executive briefings, project status reports, strategic recommendations, and management presentations.Identify project risks, dependencies, resource requirements, and critical decision points.Support organizational change management, business process improvements, and SaaS implementation planning.Develop project charters, risk registers, issue logs, implementation frameworks, and other essential project artifacts.Ensure stakeholder alignment and facilitate executive-level decision-making.