IT Project Manager

Briljent • Pierre, SD

just now • Remote

About The Position

Briljent is seeking a highly skilled Information Technology Project Manager to support the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS), Division of Child Support, in a consulting engagement. This role will lead the design, development, and implementation of information system transformation projects, providing strategic project management direction to the agency. The engagement is expected to be a remote position with occasional travel to Pierre, South Dakota, on an as-needed basis, with an anticipated duration of 12 months beginning on or about June 1, 2026. If you have expertise in IT project management, child support systems modernization, and the ability to coordinate complex enterprise-level projects across teams and vendors, Briljent invites you to apply.

Requirements

• Knowledge of child support program policies, procedures, and business practices.
• Experience on child support system modernization projects.
• Successful experience managing information technology solutions across the full project lifecycle.
• Knowledge of various software development methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps.
• Experience successfully applying project management and project governance principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate discussions with state agency stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent working experience in project management.
• 5+ years of experience managing enterprise-level IT projects, preferably within a government or public sector environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with child support or health and human services system implementations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of various information system transformation projects for the Division of Child Support.
• Provide strategic direction to the agency and assist in defining strategic direction for enterprise-level IT implementations.
• Lead and coordinate efforts of development teams and vendors to ensure solutions are implemented successfully and on time.
• Ensure project governance and monitoring controls are in place throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Define business and technological requirements by consulting with product owners, subject matter experts, and scrum teams to identify business needs and objectives.
• Manage highly complex large-scale enterprise projects as well as smaller-scale projects, ensuring all are on time and within budget.
• Apply project management and governance principles to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all engagements.
• Mentor state personnel in project management practices and methodologies.
• Over time, train state resources to assume project management functions independently

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees