Senior Project Manager (remote)

Knowledge Services; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a remote Project Manager for a multi-year project through June 2027, focusing on the renewal of Mainframe applications for the State of North Dakota. This role involves managing coordination between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and optimizing resources. The ideal candidate will have extensive IT Project Management experience and a background in governmental projects, specifically in managing technical debt.

Qualifications

• 10 years of IT Project Management experience, managing business processes and resources.
• Prior experience with Mainframe applications.
• 5 years in software development and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between IT and stakeholders for project goals regarding mainframe applications.
• Manage budgets, vendors, and temporary staff.
• Provide weekly project status reports covering risks and deliverables.

Skills

IT Project Management

Business Process Analysis

Group Facilitation

Agile

Scrum

Waterfall

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

10 years IT Project Management experience

Scrum Master certification

GIAC Project Manager certification

Technical Project Management certification

Job description

Overview

Knowledge Services is seeking a remote Project Manager for a multi-year project through June 2027 (potential for extension) in support of the State of North Dakota. Position may work 100% remotely.

• Role is open to remote applicants however applicants MUST HAVE prior experience with Mainframe application renewal ideally within state, federal, or city/county government.
• Please note that we cannot accept any candidates requiring C2C or those requiring sponsorship for a work visa.

Responsibilities

Project Manager Responsibilities:

• The State is working towards sunsetting a large suite of Mainframe applications.

• The work involves coordination between IT and Business Stakeholders to incorporate existing solutions, develop new solutions, change IT processes and reduce technical debt and remove all data and from Mainframe IBM Z-Series storage like COBOL, DB2 and ADABAS.

• Manage all aspects of the work including management of vendors, costs, and assigned (temporary) staff.

• Work closely with the large IT Project Manager (PM) and Large Project Oversight Project Manager (LPO PM) because a successful project requires more than oversight; it requires operational expertise, real-time leadership, and a focus on compliance, team performance, and quality assurance.

• Provide Operational Execution and Daily Leadership - oversees daily operations to keep the project on track.• Provide Subject Matter Expertise and Compliance - brings subject matter expertise and deep knowledge of regulatory, safety, and quality standards. This expertise ensures that project deliverables meet compliance requirements and industry benchmarks, minimizing risks of non-compliance or rework. Should understand the technical decisions that are being made/proposed• Provide Proactive Risk and Issue Management - Identifies and mitigates risks at the operational level, where they often emerge first. This proactive approach addresses potential delays, resource shortfalls, or budget overruns before they escalate. Ensures those updates reflect actionable, ground-level realities.• Provide Weekly Status Report of the Project from a Business Perspective - Will provide a weekly business report on the overall project. This report will cover status, risk, issues, milestones upcoming, and deliverable completions, etc.• Provide Resource and Budget Optimization - Managing resources effectively requires a hands-on approach. Balances personnel, budget, and materials daily to ensure objectives are met within constraints. • Will provide the following deliverables during the tenure of the engagement.

• Project Kickoff Meeting • Project Charter • Project Schedule • Communication Plan• Quality Assurance Plan• Training/Support Plan • Implementation Plan • Post-Implementation Report• Closeout Meeting • Final Acceptance

Qualifications

Project Manager Required Skills:

• Must have at least 10 years of IT Project Management experience that involved business process analysis, project plan development, group facilitation, and management of staff/resources

• Must have prior experience with Mainframe application renewal and/or sunsetting of mainframe applications

• 5 years of experience in software development, systems architecture, IT infrastructure and troubleshooting

• Proficiency in methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall

Preferred:

• Background and experience to include managing projects in the government sector.

• Scrum Master certification preferred

• Certifications as a GIAC Project Manager or Technical Project Management preferred

• Proven experience in project management, specifically in managing technical debt.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders.• Strong problem-solving abilities to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues.• Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams.• Risk management skills in identifying and mitigating risks associated with technical debt.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

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