Duration: 12 Months Contract with Possible Extension
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Work Setting: REMOTE
Client: Direct State Client
RECENT EXPERIENCE WORKING FOR DOT / TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT IS NEEDED
JOB DESCRIPTION
Will be assigned multiple DOT IT Projects. Primary assignment will be the Roadway Lighting Control and Monitoring System Project for the Transportation Portfolio and SAS Initiative with the DOT IT PMO. Seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager in both in-house and third-party developed solutions from concept to implementation and close-out.
Expected Skills
Able to manage highly complex work efforts; may have advanced education; may have extensive industry experience.
Description (including, but not limited to):
- Responsibility for the successful completion of end-to-end project work, including all work products
- Oversight of projects consisting of multiple deliverables, including delegation and coordination of tasks
- Responsibility for creation and management of the integrated project plan, execution of the project plan, project status, meetings, scope changes, risk and issue tracking/mitigation, coordination across project teams, etc.
- Negotiations internal and external to the project teams
- Managing scope, resources, timelines, costs/budget, quality, communication, and procurement to meet the goals of the State
- Development and execution of training and education on standard project management requirements and methods, facilitating project governance and reporting, and creating models to improve business decisions
- Efforts typically include extensive changes to existing functionality or the implementation of new applications and/or technology
Required Skills – Marked in Bold
- Roadway Lighting Control and Monitoring System Project / ROAD / HIGHWAY Related Project / TRANSPORTATION PROJECT Experience
- OCM / Change Management
- Vendor Management
- MS Project using MS Project Server
- PMP Certification
- Contract / RFP / Procurement Experience
- Experience implementing in-house and third-party / COTS development solutions
- Strong experience with IT development projects
Required / Desired Skills Table
| Skill | Required / Desired | Years of Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Proficient with MS Project using MS Project Server to manage multi-million dollar projects with a multi-year duration | Required | 7 Years |
| Strong communication skills (oral and written) with project team, management, executive management, and external organizations | Required | 7 Years |
| Proven planning and management skills including scope estimating and control, budgeting, testing, QA, and resource allocation | Required | 7 Years |
| Experience with project risk management, including failure mode effect analysis and planning | Required | 5 Years |
| Experience implementing solutions utilizing third-party vendors and third-party products | Required | 7 Years |
| Project Management experience implementing in-house and third-party development solutions | Required | 6 Years |
| Strong analytical and conceptual skills | Required | 5 Years |
| Experienced in contract and vendor management | Required | 6 Years |
| Government IT project management experience | Desired | 5 Years |
| PMP Certification | Desired | 5 Years |