| NEED PROJECT MANAGER--need local to CT--STATE OF CT-Req id-63359 at Hartford, Connecticut, USA |
| Email: [email protected] |
| NEED PROJECT MANAGER 450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 1202 Hartford, Connecticut 06103--HYBRID Duration--10/07/2024 - 10/06/2025 Description A bachelor s degree or master's degree in a related field, PMP certification, proven project management experience, Understanding of ERP implementation, Budget management experience. Duties and Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include all or some of the following. Support PeopleSoft Program manager: - Interface with high level client management, as well as vendors, - Facilitate project activities, as needed, - Facilitate resource management for projects, - Coordinate and communicate with agency stakeholders, - Understand political relationship of key decision makers, - Facilitate management of issues and risks from the projects to the program, - Ensure that deliverables are developed per defined requirements and timeframe, - Stay abreast of significant change initiatives, - Highlight and identify needed program changes, and - Work with IV & V on project/program findings and recommendations. Assist with preparation and support for the PeopleSoft Governance Council such as: - Prepare presentations - Prepare 3 to 5 year plans - Prepare and report priorities of projects within the program Performs administrative activities such as collecting, maintaining, monitoring and reporting on: - Weekly status of the Program - Program spending and program metrics. - Program requirements, documentation, issues, funding and risks. - Meeting logistics, notices, written communication and meeting minutes. - Program objectives via metrics and reports for distribution. - Program plans and schedules for distribution to program team members. - Tasks and action items pertinent to the success of the individual projects. - Program and project changes as needed. - Communications to internal clients, team members and leadership. - Schedule information to clients, customers support organizations and vendors. Required: - Knowledge of ERP systems and upgrades, specifically PeopleSoft. - Basic project management and administration processes and principles. - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the equivalent." The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS) is partnering with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to launch Connecticut s first digital driver s license, as part of the Governor s vision. This exciting initiative is in its early stages and offers a unique opportunity for a Project Manager to lead a high-profile project. The Project Manager will manage all aspects of the project from initiation to closure and lead a cross-functional team of agency stakeholders, business users, IT professionals, and vendors. Please note: The candidate must be local and will be required to work out of the DMV Wethersfield office three times a week. Key Responsibilities Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and timelines Prepare and distribute dashboards and status reports Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations Identify, track, and manage risks and issues, developing effective mitigation strategies Manage vendor deliverables and ensure alignment with Statements of Work (SOW) Organize and facilitate meetings, ensuring effective collaboration and communication Oversee change management efforts; collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and user adoption Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, standards, and policies Required Experience 10+ years in Project Management, including large-scale, complex technology projects Experience in the public sector or with state agencies, DMV preferred Experience with mobile app development, cloud infrastructure, digital wallets, APIs, and biometric authentication Required Skills Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to discern and synthesize complex information and present it clearly Strong presentation skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership 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, finding innovative solutions to move projects forward Skilled in uncovering unexpressed dependencies, requirements, and expectations Sound judgement 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 Preferred Qualifications PMP (Project Management Professional) certification Bachelor s or Master s degree in business or related field Keywords: information technology |
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