Sr Project Manager

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 13 Month(s)

Skills

Project Management Life Cycle processes and documentation
implementing SACWIS/CCWIS systems
Experience in Business Process Redesign.
key agency leadership
guiding various project teams
subsets of teams within large enterprise projects.
Experience managing competing interests from various project stakeholders
Microsoft Suite of tools
Awareness or knowledge of DFPS systems and programs.

Job Details

Hi,

Greetings from DIA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LLC!

We reaching out about an exciting Direct client opportunity with one of our clients. Please review the requirements and let me know if you are interested in this position?

Direct client Req:: Need Sr Project Manager TX , Remote

PLEASE SEND THE RESUMES TO SKUMAR AT DIASOFTWARESOLUTIONS DOT COM !

Job Description:

Need Local Candidates

  • DFPS has initiated a planning effort to transition the agency to a new Case Management System. This effort will require DFPS to prepare the agency for work with implementation service vendors. The agency must also assess and evaluate the agency s readiness through activities and discussions with key child welfare stakeholders to include internal agency staff, judicial partners, community and federal partners, and providers of Community Based Care. DFPS is seeking individuals with expertise and knowledge in the following domains: detailed understanding of and experience in Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) and/or Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) requirements and design, strategic planning, project management, organizational change management, contract development, financial cost allocation and analysis, federal requirements for data quality plans and reporting, federal requirements for creation and submission of advance planning documents, technical writing, business process re-engineering approaches and techniques, and community outreach and engagement.
  • DFPS is seeking individuals with the defined skills and qualifications to work as a team with other DFPS contracted resources to produce defined deliverables which will prepare the agency for work with service vendors. The worker will interact with various other roles (e.g. business analysts, project managers, contract developer, organizational change manager) to develop work products, prioritize assigned work, and provide recommendations, options, and alternatives as required.
  • The Worker is responsible for facilitating and leading project activities and work sessions comprising agency program and IT staff. The Worker will work closely with project sponsors on project decisions, risks, and issues. The Worker will document project activities, update status reports, schedules, resource plan, project estimates, and issue and action logs. The Worker will be required to use Microsoft Office Suite software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and MS Project. The Worker must have strong written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to analyze and resolve project issues.

Worker is responsible for the following:

  • Coordinate, plan, and evaluate project(s) using defined project management methodologies.
  • Monitor and manage project costs and reports information to IT leadership as assigned.
  • Monitor and manage project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project.
  • Facilitate cross-program and external workgroups to set goals and objectives with the purpose of producing defined work products.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, risks and issue logs, action/decision tracking logs, communication plans, and status reports.
  • Develop resource management plans to ensure proper staffing levels for each project.
  • Identify risks/issues and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate project activities with internal DFPS staff, other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, and community/private sector partners and contractors.
  • Provide recommendations and proposals to senior and executive level management.
  • Coordinate and communicate with project stakeholders, IT management, and program area staff to facilitate successful completion of project tasks.
  • Prepare high-quality written presentations, updates, summaries, and other documents according to target audience needs.
  • Perform project-related research and analysis tasks as assigned to report on requirements, to include state and federal requirements, and inform IT management of any risks or issues.
  • Conduct research on complex topics, including assessment, analysis, and evaluation of federal regulations and communications, professional literature, and other publications to make determinations and recommendations related to state and federal legislation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS MATRIX

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Actual
Years
Experience

Years
Experience
Needed

Required/
Preferred

Skills/Experience

8

Required

Working knowledge of Project Management Life Cycle processes and documentation

8

Required

Experience in implementing SACWIS/CCWIS systems

8

Required

Awareness and knowledge of systems and solutions that that promote efficiency, effectiveness, and enables direct delivery of services to clients.

8

Required

Experience in Business Process Redesign.

8

Required

Working knowledge of project documentation including project plans, work breakdown structures, issues logs, action logs, and decision tracking documents.

8

Required

Facilitating meetings, work sessions, requirements gathering sessions and conducting presentations with all levels of an organization to include direct delivery, senior, and executive leadership.

8

Required

Providing recommendations to key agency leadership

8

Required

Working knowledge in guiding various project teams; and subsets of teams within large enterprise projects.

8

Required

Experience managing competing interests from various project stakeholders and reaching consensus for appropriate next actions.

8

Required

Strong communication verbal and written - skills with all levels of an organization to include direct delivery staff up to executive level leadership.

8

Required

Strong presentation and facilitation skills for leading work sessions and project team meetings.

8

Required

Experience with the Microsoft Suite of tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project and SharePoint)

1

Preferred

Awareness or knowledge of DFPS systems and programs.

DIA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LLC.

Austin, TX 78727| Direct:

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