Project Manager 4

• The Project Manager 4 will be responsible for leading and managing IT projects with a focus on successful execution of SaaS and PaaS implementations.
• This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing vendor relationships, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and executive expectations.

Requirement/Must Have:

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to define and maintain project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Experience managing IT vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and project tracking capabilities.
• Experience in SaaS and/or PaaS implementation projects.
• Knowledge of IT project governance, policies, and standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP certification through PMI is required.

Experience:

• Proven experience in managing large-scale IT projects and enterprise implementations.
• Experience supporting government or public sector IT initiatives preferred.
• Experience in requirements gathering, validation, and solution delivery.
• Experience working with executive leadership and governance boards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery of IT initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and status reports for executive management.
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure project alignment and delivery.
• Ensure adherence to project goals, timelines, and quality standards.
• Implement IT strategies to deliver projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Manage stakeholder communication including executive leadership and project boards.
• Assist in defining and validating functional and technical requirements.
• Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, standards, and procedures.
• Track team responsibilities and ensure accountability across project activities.

Should Have:

• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Skills:

• Project management (PMP certified).
• SaaS and PaaS implementation.
• Vendor and stakeholder management.
• Budgeting and schedule management.
• IT governance and compliance.
• Requirements gathering and validation.
• Executive reporting and communication.