Overview:This position provides oversight, leadership, accountability and project management functions for large strategic projects and programs with high visibility at the Executive level. Strategic projects typically have durations of 2 years or longer with 50 or more team members, require communication at the Executive level and have a significant risk. This position will perform long-term release planning based on organizational direction, regularly interact with the project management teams for status of budget, quality and schedule, escalate issues and risks as needed to executives and exercise project quality control activities to ensure project scope expectations are met.
Responsibilities:- Manage direct engagement with stakeholders and vendors, dedicating approximately 15-20% of time to executive-level communication, including high-level project oversight, stakeholder alignment, and leading monthly sponsor meetings to provide project health updates.
- Establish and monitor project controlling methods to ensure timely knowledge and awareness of changes to project cost, quality or schedule.
- Provide planning, staffing, and reporting to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects according to the sponsor's goals and objectives. Planning, staffing and reporting spans the entire lifecycle of the project from initiation to closeout.
- Direct and coordinate the day-to-day activities, tasks and deliverables required by the project team according to the project plan.
Required Qualifications:- 5+ years of experience working effectively in team environments within matrix organizations
- 5+ years of experience resolving complex, high-priority conflicts and competing requirements
- 5+ years of experience with data infrastructure concepts and data governance fundamentals
- 5+ years of experience applying Project Management principles, methodologies, and best practices
- 5+ years of experience with system development methodologies for building new systems and enhancing existing information systems
- 5+ years of experience working with data communications and information systems hardware and software concepts and operating principles
- 5+ years of experience communicating stakeholder needs clearly and effectively
- 5+ years of experience analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing actionable solutions
- 5+ years of experience conducting training sessions and facilitating informational workshops
- 5+ years of experience communicating across teams, building consensus, facilitating working sessions, and negotiating outcomes
- 5+ years of experience managing stakeholder relationships, maintaining positive interactions, and resolving issues
Preferred Qualifications:- Previous experience working in a government or public sector environment is preferred.
- Experience in multiple relevant roles (e.g., Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar leadership/support roles) is preferred.
Skills:IT Project Management,Executive Stakeholder Management,Risk Management,SDLC,Vendor Management,Budget Management
