IT Project Manager - Public Sector

Public Consulting Group•US AZ Remote, AZ

3d•$78,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Collaborating with our Technology Consulting team, you will help organizations streamline operations and achieve strategic goals to serve the public better. We provide the full spectrum of technology consulting services to help state and local agencies meet operational and program needs that enhance the lives of their user base. Services: Strategy, Architecture, Planning, and Procurement Business Enablement Business Solutions Project Assurance Consultant / Project Manager will provide Project Management services to our public sector clients. The Consultant will work with the project team(s) to provide overall leadership and task coordination as well as direct responsibility for the deliverables and work products produced by the team(s). These deliverables and work products will be completed in accordance with our overall strategy, approach, and methodology.

Requirements

7+ years of overall IT industry experience
5+ years of prior project management experience using both Agile and Waterfall techniques in IT related projects to include operations, infrastructure, and application development projects
Strong Microsoft Office applications skills, especially MS Project
Ability to use sound judgment in completing tasks and to seek guidance when needed.
Attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets with accurate results.
Ability to move projects forward within a specific timeline and budget while working at a detailed level.
Commitment to exceptional client service.
Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset.
Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by clients and management.
Ability to interact with various levels of management and with clients.
Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.
Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current technology and business issues.
Able to follow, critically evaluate, and improve upon current processes.
Excellent business writing skills and ability to make presentations to various audiences.
Ability to recognize issues and identify solutions.
Must reside in western region of US.

Nice To Haves

Resides in Phoenix, Arizona, WA or HI.
Arizona state agency experience
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience in State Healthcare, Labor, and Child Support domains.
Experience with risk management and mitigation
Experience with IV&V
Active Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification
Organizational Change Management experience
Ability to understand both the service delivery system for programs which are administered by states and monitored by federal regulators.
Ability to understand and be an expert in complex federal regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides project management and technical expertise on large-scale IT projects
Oversee development of all deliverables, status reports and other work products
Plan and oversee all project work and develop/manage any potential organizational change management strategies or processes that might be needed
Provide technical oversight of applicable vendor and/or client processes, methodologies, and tools to minimize risk and validate the applicable requirements, standards and best practices are being followed on the project.
Perform technical reviews and assessments of vendor and/or client tasks, deliverables, and work products, including providing recommendations for risk mitigation and acceptance.
Support the goals and outcomes of the project stakeholders
Develop, manage, and update Project Plan and other project documents (e.g., Communication Plan, Risk Plan, Stakeholder Register, Resource Plan)
Support the client and stakeholders in the planning and strategy discussions on the best approach for addressing risks and issues as they occur, in an effort to ensure that the project remains on schedule and within budget.
Understand various software development life cycle methodologies and how they are used
Participate in business development activities and assist with proposal development
Provide management oversight of project budget
Manage communications with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders
Willingness to learn IV&V
Perform IV&V tasks & develop IV&V reports
Manage and track the IV&V findings (risk and issue) log
Play a support lead analyst role in the development of multiple IV&V deliverables.