Project Manager (Remote)

ZipRecruiter; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the implementation of a grants management system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public sector project delivery and vendor management, ensuring successful adoption across state agencies. Responsibilities include leading project management efforts, developing governance frameworks, and managing stakeholder communication. This role demands strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with a focus on effective collaboration and change management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project Management experience managing large-scale technology projects.
• Experience in the public sector or with government agencies highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life cycle project management for grants management system implementation.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and timelines.
• Coordinate and manage stakeholder relationships across state agencies.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business or related field

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PPM tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public sector project delivery, enterprise systems implementation, and vendor management. This role requires exceptional stakeholder engagement, change management, and strategic coordination to ensure successful implementation and adoption of the new solution across state agencies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead full life cycle project management for the grants management system implementation.
2. Lead the development of a governance plan and framework for managing enterprise-wide changes.
3. Lead the development of a repeatable implementation playbook for onboarding new agencies onto the grants enterprise management system.
4. Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
5. Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and timelines.
6. Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, and milestones to executive leadership.
7. Coordinate and manage stakeholder relationships and communication across state agencies.
8. Manage internal project team resources and external vendor teams, ensuring alignment with Statements of Work (SOW).
9. Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and issues.
10. Drive change management and communication strategies to support user adoption.
11. Organize and facilitate meetings, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.

Required Experience

1. 10+ years of Project Management experience, managing large-scale, high-visibility technology projects.
2. Demonstrated success leading enterprise software implementations, managing diverse stakeholder groups and change management.
3. Proven experience with vendor management.
4. Experience in the public sector or with government agencies highly preferred.
5. Understanding of grants administration processes highly preferred.

Required Skills

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly.
• Strong presentation and executive reporting skills.
• Proven leadership, with experience managing and holding cross-functional teams accountable.
• Comfort in navigating a matrixed environment to drive progress and decision-making.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to find innovative solutions to move projects forward.
• Sound judgment in dealing effectively and diplomatically with all levels of government staff.
• Proficiency in various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, PPM tools (Monday.com, etc.), JIRA, and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with public sector grants workflows, systems, or program administration.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business or related field.