Project Manager - Troy, United States - Ciber

Description

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Job Title:
Project Manager / Engagement Lead


Job Description:

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the modernization of a Community Information System (CIS), including planning, execution, and delivery, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.

The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex IT projects within the public sector or non-profit organizations.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the planning and initiation phase of the Community Information System (CIS) modernization project, including defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.

Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, timeline, and budget, and ensure adherence to project milestones and deadlines throughout the project lifecycle.

Identify and engage key stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, community organizations, and end users, to gather requirements, establish priorities, and manage expectations.

Establish project governance structure, roles, and responsibilities, and facilitate regular project meetings, status updates, and communications to ensure transparency and alignment.

Manage project resources, including staffing, budget allocation, and procurement, and collaborate with functional managers to address resource needs and constraints.

Monitor and track project progress, risks, and issues, and proactively identify and mitigate potential roadblocks or challenges to project success.

Ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards, such as data privacy, security, and accessibility, throughout the project lifecycle.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive project team culture, promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, and recognize and celebrate project achievements and milestones.

Facilitate change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, training, and communication, to ensure smooth adoption of the modernized CIS.
Manage vendor relationships and third-party contracts, including procurement, contract negotiation, and vendor performance evaluation, as needed for project deliverables.

Prepare and present project status reports, executive summaries, and recommendations to senior leadership and project sponsors, and escalate issues as necessary.

Lead post-implementation reviews and lessons learned sessions to capture feedback, identify areas for improvement, and inform future project initiatives.


Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

Proven experience (10+ years) as a Project Manager leading large-scale IT projects, with a focus on application modernization, system integration, or similar initiatives.

Experience working in the public sector or non-profit organizations, with knowledge of community information systems, social services, or public health initiatives preferred.

Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.

Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and empower cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and negotiate win-win outcomes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to make data-driven decisions, prioritize tasks, and manage competing priorities.
Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet), as well as Microsoft Office suite.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

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