Project Manager-PL
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Job Description
Position Title: Project Manager
Agency/Department: State of Rhode Island
Location: Providence RI (Hybrid Onsite/Remote as required)
The State of Rhode Island is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to lead and oversee technology and business initiatives across state agencies. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning coordinating and delivering projects on time within scope and within budget while ensuring compliance with state policies regulations and strategic objectives.
This role requires strong leadership communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and interact effectively with business stakeholders technical staff and external vendors.
Key Responsibilities-
Lead the planning execution and delivery of assigned projects ensuring alignment with agency and statewide goals.
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Develop and manage project scope schedules budgets risks and quality standards.
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Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders including business users technical teams vendors and executive leadership.
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Ensure project documentation (charters status reports risk logs change requests etc.) is maintained and compliant with state requirements.
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Utilize project management methodologies (Agile Waterfall or Hybrid) appropriate to the project and agency needs.
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Identify and mitigate project risks and issues while escalating critical concerns to leadership when necessary.
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Lead regular status meetings prepare reports and present updates to stakeholders and steering committees.
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Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and effective communication across project teams.
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Ensure compliance with State of Rhode Island IT and procurement policies standards and governance frameworks.
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Bachelors degree in Business Administration Information Technology Project Management or related field (equivalent experience may be considered).
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5 years of experience managing complex IT and/or business process projects preferably within government or public sector environments.
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Demonstrated experience managing project budgets schedules and resources effectively.
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Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. MS Project Jira Azure DevOps Smartsheet).
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Strong understanding of project management methodologies (PMBOK Agile PRINCE2 etc.).
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Excellent communication facilitation and negotiation skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
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Experience working with State or Federal government agencies.
Employment Type
Full-time
