Our government client is looking for an experienced Project Manager on a hybrid 12+ months renewable contract opportunity in Hartford, CT.
Position: Project Manager
Summary
This exciting initiative is in its early stages and offers a unique opportunity for a Project Manager to lead a high-profile project. The Project Manager will manage all aspects of the project from initiation to closure and lead a cross-functional team of agency stakeholders, business users, IT professionals, and vendors.
Key ResponsibilitiesDefine project scope, objectives, and deliverables
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and timelines
Prepare and distribute dashboards and status reports
Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations
Identify, track, and manage risks and issues, developing effective mitigation strategies
Manage vendor deliverables and ensure alignment with Statements of Work (SOW)
Organize and facilitate meetings, ensuring effective collaboration and communication
Oversee change management efforts; collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and user adoption
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, standards, and policies
Duties and Responsibilities:
Job responsibilities include all or some of the following.Support PeopleSoft Program manager:
Interface with high level client management, as well as vendors
Facilitate project activities, as needed
Facilitate resource management for projects
Coordinate and communicate with agency stakeholders
Understand political relationship of key decision makers
Facilitate management of issues and risks from the projects to the program
Ensure that deliverables are developed per defined requirements and timeframe
Stay abreast of significant change initiatives
Highlight and identify needed program changes, and - Work with IV & V on project/program findings and recommendations.
Assist with preparation and support for the PeopleSoft Governance Council such as: - Prepare presentations - Prepare 3 to 5 year plans - Prepare and report priorities of projects within the program
Performs administrative activities such as collecting, maintaining, monitoring and reporting on: - Weekly status of the Program - Program spending and program metrics.
Program requirements, documentation, issues, funding and risks. - Meeting logistics, notices, written communication and meeting minutes.
Program objectives via metrics and reports for distribution. - Program plans and schedules for distribution to program team members.
Tasks and action items pertinent to the success of the individual projects.
Program and project changes as needed.
Communications to internal clients, team members and leadership.
Schedule information to clients, customers support organizations and vendors.
Required Experience10+ years in Project Management, including large-scale, complex technology projects
Experience in the public sector or with state agencies, agency preferred
Experience with mobile app development, cloud infrastructure, digital wallets, APIs, and biometric authentication
Required SkillsExcellent verbal and written communication; ability to discern and synthesize complex information and present it clearly
Strong presentation skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership
Proven leadership, with experience managing and holding cross-functional teams accountable
Comfort in navigating a matrixed environment to drive progress and decision-making
Strong initiative and problem-solving, finding innovative solutions to move projects forward
Skilled in uncovering unexpressed dependencies, requirements, and expectations
Sound judgement in dealing effectively and diplomatically with all levels of government staff
Proficiency in various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, PPM tools (Monday.com, etc.), JIRA, and Confluence
A bachelor's degree or master's degree in a related field, PMP certification, proven project management experience, Understanding of ERP implementation, Budget management experience.
Knowledge of ERP systems and upgrades, specifically PeopleSoft. - Basic project management and administration processes and principles. - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the equivalent.
Bachelor's or master's degree in business or related field
About Vector:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY