Remote Project Manager

Project Manager100% RemoteState Of CT (Department of Burea of Information and Technology Services)State client Exp Must and Active PMP CertificationMinimum 15+ ExperienceRate on C2C / W2: $70- $75Job DescriptionAbout the RoleThe Project Manager will lead a cross-functional project team, driving meaningful change, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact digital services to the State of Connecticut. The Project Manager will develop and manage project plans, establish effective project governance, manage vendors, facilitate meetings and agile ceremonies, provide regular status reports, identify and manage risks, and act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders.Experiences Required for This RoleProject Planning & Management – At least 5 years of experience and use cases with the following:Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverablesCreating project plans, schedules, and timelinesOrganizing and facilitating internal and external meetingsPreparing and distributing progress reportsCommunicating plan deviations and implementing corrective actionsEstablishing and managing a well-defined project management processChampioning continuous process improvementRisk/Issue Management & Mitigation – At least 5 years of experience and use cases with the following:Identifying, tracking, and comprehensively documenting project risks and issuesAssessing potential impact of identified risks and issuesDeveloping and implementing effective mitigation strategiesProactively addressing risks to minimize disruptions and maintain progressEnsuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirementsTeam Management & Team Building – At least 5 years of experience and use cases with the following:Fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environmentHolding teams accountable for commitments and ensuring alignment with project objectivesRemoving roadblocks and impediments that hinder team progressLeveraging organizational resources to improve team and individual capacity for project workManaging vendor relationships and coordinating activities of third-party resources effectivelyKnowledge, Skills, and AbilityProject ManagementExtensive experience in varying project management methodologies, including the ability to manage projects using Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, Scrum, or Kanban as appropriateExpert in PPM (Project and Portfolio Management) tools such as Monday.comExpert in Microsoft Office Suite and diagramming tools such as Miro or VisioProficiency in software development tools such as JIRA and ConfluenceAbility to translate technical and design tasks into project plans, and effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersAbility to successfully manage multiple projects concurrentlyPerformance in Complex SituationsExperience in managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining positive relationshipsExpert in managing conflicts and resolving disputes among diverse stakeholdersStrong problem-solving skills, finding innovative solutions to move projects forwardSkilled in drawing out unexpressed dependencies, requirements, and expectationsComfort in blazing a path through an ambiguous work environmentJudgement in dealing effectively and diplomatically with all levels of government staffAbility to maintain strict confidentialityPreferred Skills & QualificationsOther Desirable SkillsA bachelor's or master's degree in business or related fieldPMP (Project Management Professional) certification3+ years of leadership experienceExperience with web management content systems such as SiteCoreExposure to various technology platforms and services, including Salesforce, MuleSoft, Azure, Power Platform, ForgeRock, and Google AnalyticsAdministrative ConsiderationsThe Project Manager may work on multiple projects simultaneously, leading a cross-functional project team to meet project objectives. The scope of assignments may evolve, either scaling down or expanding, as projects progress through different phases. The contract employee shall be expected to maintain and provide written documentation on any work performed in conjunction with this engagement.Send Resume to [email protected]APPLY