Project Manager

Project Manager

  Not Disclosed

  100% Remote (Within US)

  3.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Government - State

  $55/hour - $60/hour

Job Description

The client has identified a need for a Project Manager who will be responsible for managing and coordinating the development, management, and implementation of high-profile projects that support the client services provided to children and families.
This position requires an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as having an ability to work with minimal direction and oversight. An individual in this role must have a strong background in project management, including experience in running business area projects. The ability to think critically and problem solve are essential.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Project management functions across all assigned projects, including oversight of workplans, timelines, and evaluation efforts.
External & internal stakeholder engagement – communicate project status to the client Management Teams, workgroups, providers, and advocacy organizations.
Develop automated tools to streamline internal processes and make project development and execution efforts more efficient.

Project Details (project overview, who the contractor will work with, soft skills needed, etc.):
Will provide project management support for the client program: overseeing and tracking monthly program progress, managing day to day activities, and working with internal and external stakeholders.

Designs, plans, and coordinates work teams. Follows standard project management industry practices such as the PMI's framework. Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works closely with project sponsor. Creates project charter and work plan, and tracks budget and schedule progress via appropriate metrics. Establishes project organization and methodologies and defines roles and responsibilities. Documents risks and develop mitigation plans. Manages scope.
Creates and implements a communication plan. Build an effective team, assign tasks to team members, and evaluates outcomes. Negotiates resources. Communicate to stakeholders and project sponsors. Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers. Provides technical support to project team members. Handles complex application features and technical designs. Designs and implements the components required for complex application features. Generally, manages a group of applications systems analysts. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Professional certification is highly desirable.

Project Manager capabilities with 11 years of experience. Capable of managing a project with up to ten (10) or more staff and/or a project with multiple subprojects.

Qualification - Minimum Experience
Project Management - 11
Development of Project Artifacts (plan, charter, status reports, etc.) - 11
Prepare Written Reports - 7
Strong Communication Skills - 7
Prepare Executive Briefings - 5
MS Project or equivalent - 5

Top 3-4 desired skills required for the position:
Project Management
Written and Verbal Communication
Critical Thinking

Notes:
This position is currently remote. However, position status is subject to change.
Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am – 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager)