Technical Project Manager

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Company:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Location:
Quincy MA

Position:
Technical Project Manager

Pay:
$65/HR

Job Description:
EOHHS IT CTO is looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead and manage IT project tasks in support of the business-driven customer service-oriented approach to providing IT services across the Secretariat. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled team and contribute to critical and highly visible projects.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with IT and stakeholders to develop effective plans with tasks detailed milestones and activities.

Review architectural documents manage system dependencies and collaborate with technical resources to ensure solutions are scalable and resilient.

Manage the tasks between the project teams and the Chief Technology Office resources.

Coordinate and orchestrate multiple project activities for adherence to project plans and goals.

Report status and risks on a regular basis to the Project Management team and stakeholders.

Collaborate with agency business leaders to develop and maintain ongoing release schedules.

Assist in defining project objectives and strategize with key stakeholders.

Deliver results against established timelines deliverables tasks dependencies and associated technical specifications.

Collaborate with Project Managers in developing detailed plans work breakdown structures project checklists and budgets to meet established time frames funding and staffing availability.

Prepare and execute comprehensive supporting plans in the areas of quality control risk management change management testing and other associated areas.

Manage process to include monitoring workstream scope and change control processes.

Perform work in keeping with industry and internal standards guidelines and practices.

Prepare remediation plans and communicate with external stakeholders and internal partners to resolve issues.

Develop and maintain reports that effectively monitor the status of the project.

Adhere to established Commonwealth policy and procedures with respect to project management methodology quality assurance and other related standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience managing the implementation and deployment of large scale enterprise wide projects

Experience working with multiple simultaneous projects/applications at various stages with competing priorities and shifting timelines

A good understanding and proven work experience with various SDLC methodologies

Proven experience managing projects using Agile and Waterfall

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar accreditation highly desirable

Experience with delivering AI projects desirable

Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders management end users project team members and vendors

Strong cross functional leadership experience in a matrix environment

Ability to translate and communicate technical concepts information plans and procedures to both technical personnel and non-IT business users

Knowledge and demonstrated ability to conduct detailed planning and to perform risk assessments and develop associated risk mitigation plans

Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills with an ability to elicit results from cross-functional teams

Expertise in conducting efficient and effective meetings

Proven exceptional project management experience across multiple timelines simultaneously

Solid working understanding of Government Security standards and Regulatory requirements

Job Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Minimum (10) ten years of IT experience

Minimum (8) eight years of experience in a project manager role managing projects from conceptualization through delivery on time and on budget with full accountability and financial responsibility.

Minimum (5) five years of extensive hands-on experience managing large scale enterprise wide IT projects

Experience with and preparing project documentation such as detailed requirements status reports etc.

Proficiency with JIRA or similar project management tool

Advanced level of proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel Word Visio Outlook SharePoint and Power Point.