Senior Project Manager

TALENT Software Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the DOC IT project portfolio in a large enterprise setting. You will define scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines with key vendors and stakeholders, and develop detailed plans to drive projects to successful completion.

You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate vendor activity, monitor risks, and provide regular updates to senior leadership using MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing large IT projects.
• Experience through procurement/RFP and COTS implementations.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a matrix environment.
• Experience with vendor management and accountability.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, SDLC and enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira and Confluence.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Business or related field.
• PMP or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for DOC IT projects aligned with business goals.
• Define scope, deliverables, and timelines with vendors and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans and RAID logs.
• Coordinate internal and external teams and manage workloads.
• Report progress and risks to senior leadership; prepare status updates and briefings.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract matters to meet timelines.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Risk management

RAID logs

Team leadership

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Job description

• Lead end-to-end project management for the suite of DOC IT projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with key vendor(s) and stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans and schedules using approved project management tools.
• Identify, assess, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle and maintain accurate RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs.
• Ensure effective resource allocation and manage team workloads to meet project objectives.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT leadership, business units, technical teams, and external vendors, to ensure project requirements and objectives are understood and achieved.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide timely project communications, including status updates, reports, presentations, and briefings, to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate resolution of stakeholder conflicts, project issues, and competing priorities, and provide recommendations to support effective project decision-making and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams consisting of other internal and vendor project managers and business analysts, software developers, business owners and SMEs, ensuring collaboration and productivity.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate vendor activity associated with project deliverables.
• Coordinate with State personnel regarding contract changes, deliverables, issues, and other contractual matters.
• Ensure that vendor deliverables are completed according to contract terms and aligned with project timelines.
• Project Reporting & Documentation:
• Ensure comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, status reports, and project plans.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and any required changes to senior Program Managers and leadership.
• Utilize MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) for preparing reports and presentations for leadership review.

Tasks

• Project Management:
  • Lead end-to-end project management for the suite of DOC IT projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
  • Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with key vendor(s) and stakeholders.
  • Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans and schedules using approved project management tools.
  • Identify, assess, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle and maintain accurate RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs.
  • Ensure effective resource allocation and manage team workloads to meet project objectives.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT leadership, business units, technical teams, and external vendors, to ensure project requirements and objectives are understood and achieved.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and provide timely project communications, including status updates, reports, presentations, and briefings, to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Facilitate resolution of stakeholder conflicts, project issues, and competing priorities, and provide recommendations to support effective project decision-making and alignment with business objectives.
• Team Leadership:
  • Lead cross-functional teams consisting of other internal and vendor project managers and business analysts, software developers, business owners and SMEs, ensuring collaboration and productivity.
• Vendor & Contract Management:
  • Manage vendor relationships and coordinate vendor activity associated with project deliverables.
  • Coordinate with State personnel regarding contract changes, deliverables, issues, and other contractual matters.
  • Ensure that vendor deliverables are completed according to contract terms and aligned with project timelines.
• Project Reporting & Documentation:
  • Ensure comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, status reports, and project plans.
  • Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and any required changes to senior Program Managers and leadership.
  • Utilize MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) for preparing reports and presentations for leadership review.

Desired Skills

• 7 years of experience managing large, complex IT projects, preferably in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Experience managing projects through the procurement/RFP process and COTS solution implementations.
• Experience managing software development initiatives using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a larger program or portfolio.
• Experience managing projects in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Experience managing internal and external project teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with vendor management and accountability.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues, including maintaining RAID logs.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex IT projects on schedule and within budget.
• Experience managing projects involving cloud computing, software development, IT infrastructure, and/or cybersecurity.
• Experience managing projects in a corrections or public safety environment.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, SDLC, enterprise technology environments, and IT infrastructure.
• Experience with cloud environments and service models, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, such as Azure and AWS.
• Experience with technology lifecycle management.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification