Information Technology Project Manager - Motion Recruitment

Our client seeks an IT Project Manager with experience in managing complex, cross-functional IT projects and working in a Project Portfolio Management environment. The role supports and identifies the technical, business, and financial requirements for implementing and maintaining a Massachusetts SCSEP technology software integration.

Location: Quincy MA 02171 (Hybrid)

Long-term multi-year contract with possibility of extension

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Technology project manager will develop a strategic plan that will build upon the progress of EOEA’s existing GPMS work and extended collaborative work with the state DOL employment system.
• Effectively communicate with business teams, technical staff, and leadership across multiple disciplines to convey technical concepts in simple business terms.
• Adhere to EOHHS project management methodology, policy, and procedures, as well as quality assurance standards.
• Manage and monitor systems operations and resources to research, track problems, and resolve and/or implement.
• Lead activities to support routine operations invoice management, budget tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate with Business Analysts, SQA, Development, and other teams and peer managers to ensure timely and precise operations and projects.
• Institute appropriate controls to manage project scope and track changes through periodic reviews and/or evaluations.
• Prepare and distribute weekly project status reports on progress against planned, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor results against established timelines, deliverables, tasks, and associated technical specifications to mitigate project delay or failure.
• Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of project and operations and oriented work efforts.
• Develop project plans estimating the time, equipment, and staff requirements for current or proposed systems and projects, ensuring all projects are delivered on time within the stipulated scope and budget.
• Lead the initiation, planning, and implementation of the project (s) and ensure technical feasibility in collaboration with teams.
• Lead and develop project plans and track to completion managing risks, issues, and constraints.
• Coordinate with internal and external parties for the execution of projects according to requirements.
• Manage relationships between internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Define business and technical priorities toward developing project requirements and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years of experience in IT project management with a capability of managing complex, cross-functional IT projects; experience working in a Project Portfolio Management environment a plus
• Two (2) years of related experience in a supervisory capacity managing a small to medium-sized team in a large IT enterprise environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to independently analyze document findings, and recommend solutions.
• Creative problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; presentation and policy writing skills
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Project)
• Methodical and detail-orientated to support invoice management, budget tracking, and reporting.
• Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to effectively delegate and multi-task.
• Proven conflict management and managerial skills; decision-making and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal, presentation skills, and documentation skills
• Ability to collaboratively work with technical and non-technical staff and upper management.
• Strong ability to follow through on tasks to completion.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related field, or equivalent work experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate a plus