Mainframe Project Manager

Overview

Remote
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 2 year(s)

Skills

agile
Scrum
Waterfall
Mainframe Project Manager

Job Details

Position: Mainframe Project Manager

Duration: 2 years

Remote Work

Job Responsibilities:

The HHS Technical Debt PM will work closely with the large IT Project Manager (PM) and Large Project Oversight Project Manager (LPO PM) because a successful project requires more than oversight; it requires operational expertise, real-time leadership, and a focus on compliance, team performance, and quality assurance.

Previous experience in retirement of Mainframe Technologies as a Project Manager is essential. The coordination of the work to ensure processes, data and application software are 100% removed from the respective Mainframes is the core assignment. The success of the project is measured by the reduction of the Mainframe dependency. A total of twenty-seven (27) applications will need to be removed at all different levels of dependency. Two (2) major project initiatives for full system replacements (Child Welfare and Child Support applications) are excluded from this scope.

The HHS Technical Debt PM will:

  1. Provide Operational Execution and Daily Leadership
    The HHS Technical Debt PM oversees daily operations to keep the project on track. Without this operational leadership, even well-validated strategies can falter in execution.
  2. Provide Subject Matter Expertise and Compliance
    While the PM and LPO PM ensures adherence to contractual and strategic obligations, the HHS Technical Debt PM brings subject matter expertise and deep knowledge of regulatory, safety, and quality standards. This expertise ensures that project deliverables meet compliance requirements and industry benchmarks, minimizing risks of non-compliance or rework. The HHS Technical Debt PM should understand the technical decisions that are being made/proposed
  3. Provide Proactive Risk and Issue Management
    The HHS Technical Debt PM identifies and mitigates risks at the operational level, where they often emerge first. This proactive approach addresses potential delays, resource shortfalls, or budget overruns before they escalate. The PM and LPO PM validate updates and provide guidance, but the HHS Technical Debt PM ensures those updates reflect actionable, ground-level realities.
  4. Provide Weekly Status Report of the Project from a Business Perspective

While the PM and LPO PM will provide general project status reports, the HHS Technical Debt PM will provide a weekly business report on the overall project. This report will cover status, risk, issues, milestones upcoming, and deliverable completions, etc. This will ensure the STATE has both an overall business view and an internal NDIT PM and LPO PM view.

  1. Provide Resource and Budget Optimization
    Managing resources effectively requires a hands-on approach. The BPM balances personnel, budget, and materials daily to ensure objectives are met within constraints.

The HHS Technical Debt PM will provide the following deliverables during the tenure of the engagement.

  • Project Kickoff Meeting
  • Project Charter
  • Project Schedule
  • Communication Plan
  • Quality Assurance Plan
  • Training/Support Plan
  • Implementation Plan
  • Post-Implementation Report
  • Closeout Meeting
  • Final Acceptance
  • Other Project Management duties and responsibilities as assigned by the NDHHS Project Sponsor.

Candidate must possess the following soft skills:

  • Communication: Facilitate clear and effective communication with teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding of project goals and progress.
  • Problem-Solving: Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues, providing innovative solutions to mitigate technical debt.
  • Leadership: Lead and manage cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving project success.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with technical debt, ensuring project stability and continuity.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in project management, specifically in managing technical debt.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues.
  • Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams.
  • Risk management skills in identifying and mitigating risks associated with technical debt.

Required Skills

  • Previous experience in retirement of Mainframe Technologies as a Project Manager .
  • 10 years' experience managing IT projects .
  • 5 years' in software development, systems architecture, IT infrastructure and troubleshooting
  • Proficiency in methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall .

Preferred Skills

  • State government experience as a PM for the retirement of Mainframe Technologies .
  • ScrumMaster
  • GIAC Project Manager or Technical Project Management .

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