PMP Project Manager

Title: PMP Project Manager

Location: Remote

Length: Long term

Restriction: W2 or C2C

Description:

*** Long term project initial PO for 1 year with multiyear extensions *** ***Remote; need 3 referneces ***

SCOPE OF WORK:

BACKGROUND

The Agency of Digital Services (ADS) Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) is seeking remote senior project management support for an IT project in partnership with the Agency of Human Services. Department of Children and Families (DCF) would like to replace the legacy Social Services Management Information Services (SSMIS) solution with a modern Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) solution in a phased approach. The work will be done in a joint effort with internal staff, state IT staff and a third party vendor providing implementation support. The project is currently underway in the Planning phase and is following a hybrid agile approach. The scope of the effort is to perform project management activities for the DCF CCWIS Project through its execution, as it currently stands not to exceed 2 years.

EXISTING TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT

The current systems in use that are expected to be replaced are SSMIS and FSDnet (nonCCWIS child welfare system).

REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with a penchant for project management process and tools who can effectively and efficiently join a project midstream. This is a fast moving project with complex dependencies and will require a self motivated and driven individual to lead the effort.

For this request, knowledge requirements include:

Project Management:

Expertise in managing projects using a hybrid approach of waterfall and agile best practices

5+ Years experience with managing Government IT projects preferred

Experience with managing projects for system replacement and/or upgrade

Experience balancing the need for system customization with system maintenance and sustainability

Ability to manage projects with phased implementations, multiple business units, vendors, and consultants.

Experience managing a large budget and project timeline

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Experience implementing CCWIS and/or Child Welfare Systems with other states and entities is preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Experience with Wrike Project Management Software preferred