Senior IT Project Manager â Dept. of State (IT Modernization Project)

Information Resource Group, Inc.

Job Location:

Providence, RI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: Senior IT Project Manager Dept. of State (IT Modernization Project)

Location: Providence RI- 3 days onsite 2 days remote

Duration 1 year

35 hours a week

The Senior IT Project Manager collaborates with vendors project managers subject matter experts and internal and external stakeholders to:

- - - Coordinate with project managers and vendor teams for timely deliverables.
    - Oversee multiple workstreams involving vendors and stakeholders.
    - Maintain a master project schedule.
    - Track risks and mitigation actively.
    - Ensure vendors and State complete tasks on time.
    - Maintain overall system documentation.
    - Document application support procedures for users.
    - Monitor quality and documentation of business processes.
    - Ensure comprehensive vendor documentation including:

a. Role-based permissions

b. User account procedures

c. Business stakeholder reports

Review vendor deliverables for quality before approval.
Maintain a RAID log.
Manage a RACI matrix with vendors and State PM team.
Prepare weekly status reports.
Report and document scope changes; enforce change control.
Communicate project delays or obstacles.
Update management teams on vendor performance.
Oversee program budget and finances.
Schedule/facilitate meetings and distribute minutes.
Supervise system configuration to specifications.
Oversee system testing validation and UAT planning.
Ensure defects are resolved by vendors during testing.
Collaborate with Change Management for training and implementation.
Focus on implementing user-friendly digital portal experiences for all users.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years experience with a management or IT consulting firm or equivalent industry.
Proven experience working on large-scale implementation projects with multiple vendors.
Experience in digital portal and constituent-facing implementations.
Background in team-oriented collaborative environments.
Demonstrated leadership managing personnel.

Proven ability to work with senior management across agencies.
Strong written verbal and time management skills; adept at multitasking under deadlines.
Experience with JIRA Confluence Microsoft Teams and SharePoint is preferred.
State or Government background and Project Management certification are advantageous.

Role: Senior IT Project Manager Dept. of State (IT Modernization Project) Location: Providence RI- 3 days onsite 2 days remote Duration 1 year 35 hours a week The Senior IT Project Manager collaborates with vendors project managers subject matter experts and internal and external stakeholders...