Project Manager Pension or Benefits industry (State Agency Experienced)

BizTech Fusion•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

BizTech Fusion is hiring for one of its clients for an experienced Project Manager with strong experience in the pension/benefits industry and state agency environments. This role supports a large-scale pension and benefits system implementation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with public pension/retirement systems, state agencies, Employer/Agency Outreach, testing, training, and organizational readiness. The candidate will serve as a key liaison between internal teams, external employers/agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and Go-Live readiness.

Requirements

20+ years of Project Management experience
10+ years of Pension/Benefits industry experience
Experience working with pension/benefits systems within a state agency is mandatory
2+ years of Employer/Agency Outreach experience
Experience managing outreach activities involving 50+ employers/agencies
Experience developing and executing Employer Outreach strategies and plans
Experience coordinating employer testing and training activities
Experience leading testing and training projects
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field
Texas candidates only

Nice To Haves

Public pension and retirement systems
State government agencies
Pension/benefits system implementations
Employer/Agency Outreach
Employer readiness and certification
Business process transformation
Testing and training
Organizational change/readiness
Vendor and stakeholder management
Large-scale system modernization or replacement projects

Responsibilities

Develop and manage comprehensive project plans for Agency/Employer Outreach, Business Procedures, and Training activities.
Coordinate with internal teams and solution vendors throughout system implementation.
Serve as the primary liaison with external employers/agencies and vendors.
Develop and execute communication strategies to prepare employers for technical, reporting, and process changes.
Establish and manage Employer Advisory Groups and gather stakeholder feedback.
Oversee employer testing, interface testing, certification, and issue resolution.
Manage development and delivery of training materials and sessions.
Track project milestones, risks, issues, deliverables, and employer readiness.
Prepare regular project status reports and presentations for sponsors and steering committees.
Identify and mitigate risks related to stakeholder and organizational readiness.
Coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive successful Go-Live and implementation readiness.