Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Talent Groups

Cranston (RI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Job summary

A prominent organization is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead a substantial technology implementation project for a government agency. This role requires collaboration with various teams and vendors, managing project schedules, and overseeing documentation to ensure the success of multiple workstreams. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT project management, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with project management tools. This opportunity comes with a competitive salary package and focuses on fostering effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in IT project management, consulting or related fields.
Proven track record managing large-scale implementation projects.
Experience with digital portals and user-facing technology projects.

Responsibilities

Coordinate deliverables across multiple project managers and vendors.
Oversee and manage several concurrent workstreams with diverse stakeholders.
Develop and maintain an integrated, master project schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Time Management

Project Management

Education

PMP or similar project management certification

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Project Manager to lead and coordinate a large-scale, multi-vendor technology implementation project for a government agency. In this role, you will collaborate with internal teams, vendors, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure successful and timely project delivery across multiple workstreams.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate deliverables across multiple project managers and vendors.
Oversee and manage several concurrent workstreams with diverse stakeholders.
Develop and maintain an integrated, master project schedule.
Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Monitor and track progress on tasks assigned to both vendors and internal teams.
Manage comprehensive system documentation, including functionality and support procedures.
Ensure vendors develop and maintain detailed documentation, including:
Role-based access permissions
Business stakeholder reporting requirements
Review vendor deliverables for quality assurance prior to approval.
Maintain key project tools including RAID logs and RACI matrices.
Prepare and deliver weekly status reports and project updates.
Manage change control processes and scope changes effectively.
Communicate project delays and risks to stakeholders promptly.
Provide updates on vendor performance and deliverables to leadership teams.
Track and manage project budget and financials.

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in IT project management, consulting, or related fields.
Proven track record managing large-scale implementation projects with multiple vendors.
Experience with digital portals and user-facing technology projects.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly organized with strong time management.
Proficient in project management and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
Experience with public sector or government projects is a plus.
PMP or similar project management certification preferred.

Seniority level