Sr Project Manager
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the procurement, configuration, scheduling, deployment and close-out of new devices for Admin and Legal staff statewide. A successful candidate will have the ability to organize a diverse team of technical and soft skilled talent, conduct meetings with stakeholders, establish effective communications, maintain a high degree of project transparency, and accurately report program status throughout its life cycle.
Responsibilities
- Lead end to end project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure for the AL Laptop Refresh Project.
- Manage project schedule, scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Coordinate closely with A&L leadership, Service Desk, IT Operations, Enterprise Information Security, and Asset Management teams.
- Oversee daily deployment logistics including device imaging, scheduling of staff appointments, on site technician assignments, tracking of completion counts, and mitigation of deployment blockers.
- Partner with client's refresh teams to ensure smooth hardware delivery, readiness, and deployment.
- Ensure all activities align with OAG standards, statewide guidance, and company's contracting requirements.
- Prepare and deliver regular status reports, dashboards, and stakeholder communications.
- Maintain project documentation including plans, RAID logs, change control, acceptance criteria, and close out packages.
- Support improvement of refresh processes for follow on divisions, reflecting lessons learned from the AL rollout.
Minimum Qualifications
- 12 required progressive IT project management experience. Demonstrated leadership of hardware deployment or enterprise refresh programs.
- 12 preferred Expertise in SDLC, PMBOK, Agile delivery coordination, change management, and enterprise IT operations.
- 12 preferred Proven ability to communicate clearly with executives, technical teams, and end users. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills. Ability to manage multiple vendors and cross functional teams.
- 12 preferred Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and standard OAG workflow tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, CSM, or ITIL certifications.
- Experience with Texas state agencies.
- Prior experience supporting statewide IT.
- Experience organizing logistics for deployments exceeding 800+ devices.
- 8 preferred Preferred Qualifications : PMP, CSM, or ITIL certifications. Experience with Texas state agencies. Prior experience supporting statewide IT. Experience organizing logistics for deployments exceeding 800+ devices.