Senior Project Manager; VT SOW RFP

Senior Project Manager

Location:

Waterbury, VT – Remote

12 months assignment with extension

(Eastern Time Zone

Hours:

7:45 AM – 4:30 PM EST)

Project Overview:

Seeking a Senior Project Manager to support project replacing the legacy system. The project is in the maintenance and operations phase and follows a hybrid agile methodology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project management activities aligned with PMI’s PMBOK and Vermont ADS EPMO standards.
• Maintain and update project schedules, RAID logs, stakeholder registers, and financial tracking tools.
• Facilitate project meetings, including backlog grooming, risk reviews, and change control.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Prepare and deliver weekly status reports, change requests, and project closeout documentation.
• Support procurement processes and ensure compliance with State governance and documentation standards.
• Ensure all project documentation is organized and archived in the State’s designated repository.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of project management experience, preferably in government or large-scale IT projects.
• Proven experience managing system replacement or upgrade initiatives.
• Strong understanding of hybrid agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Azure Dev Ops, and project scheduling tools.
• PMP Certification (Required).
• Experience with childcare or human services IT systems (preferred).
• Must have completed required training (e.g., Cybersecurity, HIPAA).

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a W2 employee (no 1099 or independent contractors).
• Must pass a national criminal background check.
• Must complete required training:
  Annual Cybersecurity, HIPAA, CJIS.
• Must adhere to State IT policies and confidentiality agreements.
• Must comply with all data protection, privacy, and non-discrimination laws.