IT Program/Senior Project Manager

PLEASE NOTE: 

• IT IS 100 % remote position
  
• The work is expected to be done remotely.​
  

DESCRIPTION OF
PROJECT:

The client Department of Information Technology
Services (MNIT) partnering with the Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking
a IT Program/Senior Project Manager for leading a complex project to ensure
comprehensive functional capabilities to support the business needs of the MN
Department of Corrections, horizontal and systems integration, synchronization
and operability between the new capabilities (Data Management and PRISM) and
all other MNIT/DOC applications, including the critical parallel capabilities
being delivered within other approved initiatives. The breadth of scope of this
effort extends from planning to production launch (full project lifecycle),
ensuring it is delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
At a
high level, the resource will help deliver the Implementation of full Data
Management capabilities for data ownership, stewardship and governance to
establish data as a meaningful asset for data-driven decisions which includes
build and launch of a data integration platform, infrastructure and
analytics/reporting tools; OMS (PRISM) replace the existing fully customized
COMS (Operational Management System) with new commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)
configurable solutions to shift the DOC away from a "custom development
first" approach and to support process standardization; and DOC IT –
Integrate Technologies--ensure horizontal and systems integration,
synchronization and operability between the new capabilities and all other
MNIT/DOC applications, including the critical parallel capabilities being
delivered within other approved initiatives.

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

Requirements

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.