Project Director

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Project Director – SaaS Modernization Program

Location: Hybrid

Type: Long-Term Contract (Funded through end of 2026)

Industry: Government / Public Sector / Technology Modernization

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Project Director to lead a complex, large-scale Offender Management System (OMS) modernization initiative. This program involves replacing a legacy mainframe system with a modern SaaS-based solution, requiring coordination across internal IT leadership, multiple vendors, and diverse stakeholder groups.

The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in legacy system overhauls, government technology projects, and cross-functional program delivery using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation skills, along with the ability to deliver results in high-stakes, multi-agency environments.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary point of contact across multiple stakeholders and vendors, managing priorities and expectations.
• Oversee full project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure .
• Lead collaboration between IT teams, business stakeholders, and external solution providers to drive outcomes.
• Maintain and update all core project documentation, including charters, roadmaps, reports, and communication plans.
• Resolve risks, conflicts, and scope changes proactively with minimal oversight.
• Provide regular performance updates to executive stakeholders and sponsors.
• Manage budget, schedules, scope, resource allocation, and quality assurance.
• Ensure vendor accountability and compliance with defined KPIs and deliverables.
• Champion change management and system adoption efforts across teams.
• Support PMO initiatives through mentorship, process refinement, and best practice sharing.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 10+ years of project management experience leading enterprise-scale IT initiatives.
• 3+ years managing multi-vendor or criminal justice/public safety-related technology programs.
• Experience with SaaS migrations, legacy system modernization, or digital transformation is essential.

KEY SKILLS

• Advanced use of project management tools:
  Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, SharePoint, Planview.
• Strong understanding of public safety or enterprise-level case management systems.
• Proven success leading highly visible, cross-functional programs .
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to interface across technical and business domains.
• Agile and Waterfall project delivery experience.
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management capabilities.
• High adaptability, emotional intelligence, and strategic problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable presenting to senior executives and steering committees.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Contract

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Government Administration

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