Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong expertise in public sector/state IT delivery, Agile project execution, stakeholder management, and operational project governance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing application delivery, enhancements, releases, defects, and cross-functional coordination within enterprise or government environments.

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading end-to-end project delivery, managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations while ensuring successful execution of technical and operational initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of Project Management experience in enterprise IT environments.
• Strong experience managing State Government or Public Sector IT projects.
• Proven experience with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing:
  • Application enhancements
  • Defect remediation
  • Software releases
  • Operational support initiatives
• Strong stakeholder and client management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
• Hands-on experience managing project schedules, RAID logs, KPIs, budgets, reporting, and operational governance.
• Experience handling fixed-price and vendor-driven delivery engagements.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, APIs, integrations, and enterprise application support.
• Experience using project management tools such as:
  • Jira
  • MS Project
  • Azure DevOps
  • Smartsheet
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies including:
  • Daily standups
  • Sprint planning
  • Retrospectives
  • Reviews
• Strong risk management, scope management, and change control experience.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage client expectations in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle management from initiation through delivery and closure.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders, development teams, QA teams, vendors, and executive leadership.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and resource allocation.
• Drive Agile and operational delivery processes while ensuring adherence to KPIs and SLAs.
• Oversee application releases, enhancements, defect tracking, and maintenance activities.
• Maintain RAID logs, status reports, dashboards, and executive communications.
• Ensure proper change management and governance controls are followed.
• Manage fixed-price engagements and vendor coordination activities.
• Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, status reviews, and escalation management.
• Support process improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
• Ensure projects align with compliance, audit, and organizational standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification preferred.
• Experience supporting Child Support, Healthcare, Public Sector, or State Government systems is highly preferred.
• Exposure to .NET applications, APIs, integrations, and enterprise platforms is a plus.
• Strong operational PM background with experience in reporting, coordination, and delivery governance.
• Experience managing multi-vendor and distributed team environments preferred.