Project Manager III

Contract Augusta, Maine

Location: Augusta, Maine

Type: Contract

Job #20109 Project Manager

Augusta, ME

Full-Time, On-Site

Pay Range: Depends on Experience

Are you an experienced Project Manager ready to lead strategic initiatives that make a real difference? We're looking for skilled project professionals to join our central Project Management Office (PMO) as part of a flexible, cross-functional resource team. In this role, you'll be assigned to projects across multiple departments and agencies, depending on organizational needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a statewide transformation portfolio-delivering value through strategic planning, collaboration, and execution. You'll work on initiatives that impact communities, improve services, and drive innovation across the public sector.

Key Highlights:

Dynamic Assignments: Work across a wide range of departments, functions, and teams-no two projects are the same.

Make a Statewide Impact: Support strategic initiatives that benefit government operations and public services.

Collaborative Environment: Partner with IT and business leaders, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Professional Growth: Expand your leadership and technical skills with opportunities to lead, mentor, and grow.

Core Responsibilities:

Lead small to mid-sized projects from startup through implementation using project management frameworks like Agile.

Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource assignments.

Identify and manage project risks, issues, and changes, ensuring on-time and quality delivery.

Oversee communication and reporting structures to ensure alignment across teams and leadership.

Translate business needs into functional and non-functional requirements.

Track project success metrics and ensure continuous improvement through lessons learned and quality assurance practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of project management experience.

Proficiency with project management tools and advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Experience leading cross-agency or multi-team projects, especially in government or public sector environments.

Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).

Ability to manage third-party vendors and align internal/external teams toward shared goals.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Proven ability to manage priorities, work independently, and navigate complex organizational structures.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

Strategic thinker with attention to detail.

Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional team leadership.

Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable with change.

Passionate about public service and creating positive outcomes.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about project management, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want your work to support critical public initiatives, this is the role for you.

About ProSearch

ProSearch, Inc. was established in Portland, Maine, in 1994 to provide companies with a full range of search, staffing and contracting services, specializing in the functional areas of information technology, accounting and finance, sales and marketing, customer service, human resources, and office support utilizing a consultative approach. Today, ProSearch serves companies across Maine, New Hampshire, and the Greater Boston area, and is expanding to support clients nationwide, with employees at work across the entire country. ProSearch, Inc. strives to develop true partnerships with client companies and candidates to fully understand and satisfy their employment needs

Equal Opportunity Statement

ProSearch is proud to be an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law.