Contractual Worker
Job in
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62704, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
State of Illinois
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager -
Management
IT Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Agency:
Board of Elections
Closing Date/Time:
June 10th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Anticipated Starting Salary: $80.00-$90.00 per hour
County:
Sangamon
Number of Vacancies : 1
FLSA Status:
Hourly Non-exempt
The Illinois State Board of Elections (SBE) seeks an experienced Project Manager to serve as the agency's lead coordinator in the implementation of the Statewide Voter Registration System modernization project.
In this contractual role, the Project Manager is responsible for the general oversight of the multi-year project and taking a lead role in coordinating between the vendor's project management team, the SBE's subject matter experts (SMEs), and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables meet expectations and contractual requirements. This would include but is not limited to: overseeing vendor performance in relation to expectations and contractual requirements, coordinating internal communication and responses, collaborating and communicating with external stakeholders (primarily the 108 election authorities across the state), and ensuring alignment with project governance, requirements, and operational objectives.
The Project Manager will work closely with SBE managerial staff, and under the direction of the Assistant Executive Director.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Work Hours:
8:00-4:30pm Monday-Friday (flexible)
Work Location:
2329 S. Mac Arthur Blvd, Springfield IL 62704
Agency Contact: dmartinez.gov
Posting Group:
Leadership and Management
A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.
Scope of Services
The Project Manager will support SBE leadership by managing and coordinating internal agency responsibilities across the full project lifecycle, including:
* Project governance and oversight
* Stakeholder coordination and communication
* Requirements validation and business process input
* Deliverable review and approval (in coordination with SBE SMEs)
* Change management and prioritization
* Coordination of User acceptance testing
* Oversight of training schedules and readiness of operational transition
Key Responsibilities 1
Planning & Governance
* Serve as the SBE Project Manager and primary internal lead, representing the agency in all project governance activities, planning sessions and decision-making forums.
* Interface with the vendor's Project Manager on project decisions, coordination, and issue resolution.
* Support project governance by participating in governance meetings, providing agency input, and escalating risks or issues as needed.
* Review project status reports and monitor progress against schedules, milestones, and contractual obligations.
* Ensure vendor compliance with contract requirements, service levels, and approved project plans.
* Coordinate stakeholder engagement, including SBE leadership, SMEs, and external partners, to support alignment on project goals and priorities.
* Facilitate internal communication across agency leadership (Executive Staff and/or the Board), technical staff, and project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities 2
Execution & Delivery
* Coordinate SBE staff participation in project activities, including workshops, interviews, and planning sessions.
* Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication to refine functional and technical requirements.
* Schedule and facilitate participation of agency subject matter experts in requirements workshops.
* Review, coordinate, and provide feedback on vendor deliverables to ensure alignment with agency expectations prior to formal acceptance.
* Ensure adherence to change management processes and support prioritization of changes in accordance with the approved project framework.
* Coordinate and oversee agency participation in testing activities, including user acceptance testing (UAT).
* Establish and validate acceptance criteria, review testing results, and confirm system functionality meets project requirements and operational expectations.
Key Responsibilities 3
Implementation & Operations
* Coordinate agency readiness for system implementation, including training, transition planning, and go-live preparation.
* Support training efforts by coordinating participation in train-the-trainer and end-user sessions.
* Participate in go-live readiness assessments and deployment decision-making processes.
* Monitor vendor performance and system support during post-deployment and hypercare periods.
* Review operational performance and service level reports to ensure ongoing compliance with expectations.
* Coordinate internal feedback on system…
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