Project Manager/Program Manager

Job Description: Project Manager/Program Manager

Location: Salem, OR - Hybrid

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Interview Mode: Virtual and In-Person

Positions Available: 2

Note: Need local to Oregon

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate technical reviews, ensuring all processes, policies, and operations align with project requirements.
• Ensure the completion of project documents and artifacts according to PMBOK standards and best practices.
• Coordinate with Project Sponsors, client teams, and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• Organize and lead technical teams in collaboration with the agency, vendors, and project team.
• Track and report on the progress of project deliverables to the project sponsors, steering committee, and team members.
• Manage project scope, technical activities, and schedule, ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinate quality assurance reviews for technical deliverables.
• Manage technical issues, risks, and change control processes effectively.
• Implement risk management strategies and enforce change control processes.
• Serve as a mentor to project members and stakeholders, employing PROSCI organizational change management methodologies.
• Promote effective working relationships and collaboration across all project teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Mastery in project management with experience leading complex, high-risk IT-related projects.
• Extensive experience using project management tools, processes, and templates.
• Strong knowledge of PMBOK standards and best practices.
• Proven experience with project portfolio management and IT Investment Management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior government officials and high-level stakeholders.
• Expertise in risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes.
• Familiarity with organizational change management methodologies, specifically PROSCI.
• Excellent communication and team coordination skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in statewide IT project management.
• Ability to mentor project teams and manage technical reviews efficiently.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to handle multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Experience with government project management tools and processes.

Work Environment:

This position will involve both remote and on-site work at client headquarters in Salem, Oregon. Flexibility to work virtually and attend in-person meetings as needed is required.

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