Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Boston MA- Hybrid

Duration: 1 year contract

Interview: Virtual and final in-person

Note:
Must be local within 1 hour distance with DL copy
LinkedIn with location

Position Summary:
The ideal candidate should have experience project managing large software products and/or leading project management for complex technology solutions possess a demonstrated ability for attention to detail in managing and tracking deliverables across a multi-workstream project anticipating issues raising concerns to senior management and driving vendors toward successful results as measured by project KPIs. Preferably this individual will also have experience managing large Salesforce deployments.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in IT project management with capability of managing complex cross-functional IT projects. experience working in a project portfolio management environment involving external delivery partners and multiple software vendors
Strong issue & problem management skills including root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills are required
Masters-level knowledge of Microsofts entire productivity suite including Office 365 Teams SharePoint Online and OneDrive Project and/or Planner. Power BI a plus
Prior project management of large public sector IT projects with understanding of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts practices policies and budgeting is a major plus
Familiarity with organizational change management including end user training
Experience creating and implementing plans according to project goals and objectives
Working knowledge of project management concepts as defined by PMI
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum and ITIL concepts Theory of Constraints a plus
Experience in working and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a highly matrixed environment
Ability to handle multiple concurrent priorities with little or no direction and meet established timeline
Strong written and presentation skills ability to tailor information to an audience in a way that establishes rapport persuades others and gains understanding at all levels
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work across the organization and interact influence manage and negotiate effectively at all levels including senior level management
Demonstrated leadership with strong organizational and customer service skills with attention to detail; process redesign experience highly desired
Understanding of software development lifecycle and release management methodologies

Qualifications:
Knowledge of implementing Salesforce and/or driving large Salesforce deployments is a significant advantage
Experience managing a software or services project including end-to-end product development and leading a team
Proven ability in both waterfall and agile technology delivery methods
Understanding of agile milestones and ability to facilitate all aspects of the agile and/or waterfall methods of product management
Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders senior managers front-line leaders and employees at all levels
Experience with contract management and vendor interaction in delivering large-scale products or web services
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