PMP Certified Project Manager (Hybrid)

Description

Description of Project

• The Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) is seeking one full-time resource to provide project management services for the agency's modernization efforts. The selected resource will provide management support to the Chief Information Officer.
• At a high level, the resource will assist the CIO and technology leadership in managing and reporting on the PERA modernization initiative including cost, key milestones, schedule and risk.    For additional details on the request such as qualifications, tasks, and evaluation criteria, see the attachments found in the Buyer Attachment section of the Event.
• The work is expected to be done in a hybrid model with as-needed onsite work performed at PERA offices located at 60 Empire Drive, St. Paul, MN. Onsite work is expected to average one day per week, but could increase to meet project needs.

Mode of Interview

• The State will conduct interviews. The State reserves the right to remove a resource from consideration if the resource is unavailable for interview as requested by the State.  Interviews will be conducted in-person at PERA Offices located at 60 Empire Drive, St. Paul, MN.

Project Schedule

• Anticipated Project Start Date: September 1, 2026
• Anticipated End Date: August 31, 2027
• The State retains the option to extend the work order in increments determined by the State.

Sample Tasks

• Track key portfolio milestones, timelines and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure program roadmaps align with broader portfolio timelines.
• Identify and track risks, maintain a risk log, and ensure mitigation plans are in place.
• Identify patterns, risks, and opportunities across multiple workstreams.
• Escalate issues and manage expectations.
• Identify, manage and communicate upstream/downstream portfolio impacts
• Evaluate vendor performance and monitor contract compliance.
• Track spend across the portfolio, forecast future needs and ensure financial alignment.
• Model impacts of delays, budget changes, or strategic shifts.
• Provide clear regular updates, escalate issues and manage expectations.
• Create comprehensive executive level dashboards showing portfolio health, risks, dependencies, and financials across all initiatives.
• Support organizational change tied to program initiatives.
• Provide knowledge transfer

Minimum Qualifications

• PMI-PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Ten (10) years’ combined experience in portfolio and project management.
• Two (2) engagements lasting longer than one (1) year.
• Experience working on programs greater than $30,000,000.

Desired Skills

• PMI- PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional) certification
• Agile Certification from the SCRUM Alliance, Project Management Institute or equivalent organizations
• Strong communication including at an executive level
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Experience working on technology modernization initiatives

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