Project Manager

Working Title: Project Manager 3DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 12 + Months Contract requires a Project Manager III under the FAST contract to provide senior-level project management support for complex, enterprise-level initiatives. The resource will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating project activities, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams. This role ensures successful delivery of projects by maintaining alignment with DPS objectives, governance standards, and established project management methodologies. • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and communication components. • Define project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders. • Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and business units to ensure alignment and execution of project activities. • Monitor project performance, track progress against milestones, and ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues and risks. • Facilitate stakeholder engagement, meetings, and status reporting to ensure clear communication and transparency. • Manage project scope changes through formal change control processes and ensure governance compliance. • Oversee vendor performance and deliverables when external contractors are involved. • Ensure adherence to DPS policies, state procurement requirements, and FAST contract guidelines. • Support project documentation, reporting, and administrative requirements throughout the project lifecycle. • Drive project closure activities, including final reporting, deliverable acceptance, and lessons learned documentation. II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. Years Required/Preferred Experience 8 Required Experience managing large-scale, complex IT or business transformation projects in a structured environment 8 Required Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI/PMBOK, Agile, Hybrid) 8 Required Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans 8 Required Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and business units 8 Required Experience with risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes 8 Required Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting 8 Required Experience using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar) 8 Required Ability to ensure compliance with organizational governance, policies, and procurement requirements 1 Preferred Experience working in public sector or state government environments, preferably within public safety or law enforcement agencies 1 Preferred Experience managing projects under state procurement frameworks (e.g., FAST, DIR, or similar contracts) 1 Preferred PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent 1 Preferred Experience managing IT system implementations, data systems, or enterprise applications