Project​/Program Manager - Level 4​/Hartford, CT ( Hybrid

Hybrid Role
- Local To CO Only (No Relocation Candidates)

Candidate Must Be Local

15 years exp Individuals with successful project management experience limited to projects of small scope, limited risk and complexity and/or of short duration. Individuals at this level will typically be assigned to manage projects under the direction of a State supervisor or manager. Individuals with this level of experience are suitable for small Client Agency projects with clear, achievable outcomes, or in assignment as project support on larger projects.

Individuals at this level can also be used to in the capacity of a Project Controller, provided that they can satisfy the basic requirements of that position. Advanced level:
Individuals with a mastery of project management skills, qualifications and experience. This individual shall function effectively with very little supervision, while maintaining a high professional standard. They are assigned to extremely complex and/or high risk projects that reflect the highest priorities of state government. These individuals are comfortable working with the highest levels of state government and are able to contribute to the furtherance of the states' objectives.

These individuals have the necessary skills and experience to assist in statewide project portfolio management and/or IT Investment Management.

Additional info: SCOPE OF WORK

Client is looking to fill a Program Manager position to provide oversight, support, and successful implementation of all current projects. There are roughly 40 projects currently in the PMO project queue.

Specific Services Required

• Project Management process definition and documentation.
• Document project summaries and statuses.
• Review projects' scope, timelines, and resources.
• Provide executive summaries for presentations
• Facilitate weekly/bi-weekly PMO meetings
• Provide expert fit gap analysis to ensure successful project implementation.

Required Skills/Experience

• At least 15 years of experience in Project Management.
• Experience with software development projects including SaaS implementations.
• Experience with hardware implementations and rollouts.
• Need to be schedule and goal oriented.
• Good customer, peer, and department staff relationship skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Vendor management skills.
• Familiarity with infrastructure and hardware architecture.
• Ability to multitask, self-motivate and work independently.

Administrative Considerations

• Create, monitor, and oversee the overall detailed project plan for multiple projects.
• Coordinate meetings and manage resources across multiple departments.
• Keep IT Director & senior management informed of progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate meetings and ensure deliverables are met.
• Knowledge of PMO methodologies.
• Take direction from IT Director for prioritization of work.
• Create, edit and follow-up on project plans and budgets.
• Assist in the identification of resource allocation issues and identify corrective actions.
• Ability to see the "big picture" and make collaborative operational and business recommendations