Project Manager - State Historic Preservation Modernization

Sabot Consulting•St. Paul, MN

4d•$100,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Sabot Consulting is seeking an experience Project Manager to lead large-scale modernization and replacement efforts for State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) information systems. This role is responsible for end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-million dollar modernization initiatives supporting preservation programs such as Environmental Reviews, Historic Tax Incentives, and the National Register of Historic Places.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience modernizing or replacing State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) information systems.
Experience delivering IT services to preservation programs such as Environmental Reviews, Historic Tax Incentives, and National Register programs.
Proven delivery of large-scale system modernization projects exceeding $1M.
Hands-on experience with ArcGIS environment modernization.
Experience migrating Microsoft Access databases to modern platforms.
Experience integrating ERP systems and SharePoint in complex legacy environments.
Strong background in Project Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, and Change Management.
Experience with business analysis, solution design, and technical architecture collaboration.
Experience managing data migration and multi-platform integrations.
Experience leading UAT and end-user training activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with state or federal government agencies.
Familiarity with preservation-specific regulatory or compliance environments.
Experience managing vendors and third-party system integrators.
Background supporting discovery or feasibility phases of modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale SHPO system modernization initiatives exceeding $1M in budget.
Oversee modernization of ArcGIS-based environments, Microsoft Access database migrations, and legacy system replacements.
Manage integrations with ERP platforms, SharePoint, and other enterprise systems.
Provide comprehensive project management oversight including schedule, budget, scope, risk, and quality management.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including business, technical, GIS, and vendor stakeholders.
Develop and maintain project plans, work breakdown structures, and detailed schedules.
Lead quality assurance activities, including test planning, execution oversight, and UAT coordination.
Drive risk management and change management strategies to support successful adoption.
Support data migration, system integration, and post-production transition activities.
Oversee UAT training and end-user training activities.