Hybrid New England - Senior Project Manager (5287)

SMX•Boston, MA

4d•$121,000 - $170,700•Hybrid

About The Position

SMX is hiring a Senior Technical Project Manager to own delivery across multiple concurrent state and local government technical programs. The role supports software development and 24x7 complex environment operations, and requires the ability to self-direct with little oversight while keeping multiple high-stakes projects on cost, schedule, and scope. It is a hybrid role supporting SMX’s Boston, Massachusetts office. The project manager plans and manages technical projects and oversees contractor and subcontractor personnel through design, installation, integration, migration, testing, training, and ongoing operational maintenance. The role also manages resources, procurement documentation, project budgets, financial reporting, stakeholder communications, and growth initiatives. The proposed salary range is $121,000–$170,700 USD. Applicants must be U.S. citizens able to pass a standard background check; SMX does not provide immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline.
PMP certification or greater.
At least 7 years managing IT projects, including financial/burn reporting and forecasting.
Practical project management experience in a State, Local, or Federal government environment.
U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a standard background check.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of process improvement techniques and ability to direct improvement initiatives.
Experience with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid methodologies.
AWS or other cloud certification and cloud billing or management exposure.
Experience with MS Project, PowerBI, SharePoint, Visio, and Jira.
Experience in one or more State Agencies, such as Health and Human Services or a Department of Revenue/Tax.
One or more technical certifications.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage technical projects to keep them within scope, on schedule, and within budget.
Supervise and direct contractor and subcontractor personnel through design, installation, integration, migration, testing, training, and ongoing operational maintenance of accounts.
Allocate resources and manage and track services, software, and equipment procurement documentation.
Report technical status, schedule impacts, risks, and remediation to stakeholders and leadership.
Manage project budgets, identify financial issues early, and develop Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs), quotes, and proposals independently and with business development personnel.
Drive organic growth on active projects and support larger organization and corporate growth initiatives aligned with the account.
Partner with Program Managers and peer project managers on goals, policies, and operating procedures within contract parameters.
Demonstrate attention to detail, self-motivation, financial acumen, learning speed, technical acumen, multi-project tracking, and audience-aware communication in daily activities.