Project Manager - Remote

Freddie Mac; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government technology solutions provider is seeking a Project Manager to lead a high-profile initiative to modernize grant management for state agencies. This role involves managing a critical project impacting over 4,400 grants and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position offers flexible working hours and the potential for career advancement in project management and public sector technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of Project Management experience.
• Proven experience with vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life cycle project management for the grants management system implementation.
• Develop a governance plan and framework for managing enterprise-wide changes.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Vendor Management

Agile

Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business or a related field

Job description

Employer Industry: Government Technology Solutions

Why Consider this Job Opportunity:
- Opportunity to lead a high-profile initiative to modernize grant management for state agencies
- Engaging in a critical project that impacts over 4,400 grants across 25+ agencies
- Chance to work with a cross-functional team of stakeholders and IT professionals
- Potential for career advancement in project management and public sector technology
- Contract engagement for up to 12 months with flexible working hours
- Competitive pay structure based on time and materials for actual hours worked

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Lead full life cycle project management for the grants management system implementation
- Develop a governance plan and framework for managing enterprise-wide changes
- Create a repeatable implementation playbook for onboarding new agencies
- Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, and milestones to executive leadership

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Minimum of 10 years of Project Management experience, managing large-scale technology projects
- Proven experience with vendor management and leading enterprise software implementations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex information
- Ability to navigate a matrixed environment and manage cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with public sector grants workflows and program administration
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in business or a related field

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