Project Manager

Responsibilities:

Manage medium to extra-large complexity projects through full project life cycle activities utilizing appropriate methodologies and tools planning and communication and acquire develop and manage the project team.

Perform all standard project management deliverables including scope and objectives change management risk mitigation budgeting stakeholder communication project and vendor engagement subject matter expert utilization implementation and project closure.

Develop and manage project status reports for communicating with project stakeholders and reporting key metrics for the PMO dashboard.

Implement change management practices in accordance with agency and PMO guidance.

Forecast manage and acquire (as necessary) resources needed to achieve project objectives.

Ensure project activities and deliverables adhere to federal state or agency documented guidelines.

Facilitate and manage contract processes from initiation to closure.

Routinely perform gap analysis root cause analysis and offer recommendations for successful project outcomes.

Demonstrate dynamic ability to lead group facilitation activities for the agency especially in areas requiring interaction of an independent party.

Requirements

Education preferences: Graduate level degree in Project Management MBA MPH or related degree.

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a formal project manager. Preference given to experience in state government regulatory or similar service-related business.

Certifications preferred: PMP LSSBB CSM

Experience with Waterfall Agile and Hybrid project management methodologies.

Strong familiarity with and/or the ability to use MS Project.

Understanding and experience with the Project Management Institutes (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide and Standards.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff.

Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills and multi-tasking capabilities.

Well-organized and detail oriented.