Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Able to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
Project Manager
Saas
COTS
Job Details
Job Title: Project Manager PMP/PMI & CSM
Location: Raleigh, NC--Hybrid--Local candidates only
Interview : In Person Interview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with proven expertise in managing Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. The ideal candidate will hold PMP/PMI certification and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) credentials, with the ability to manage projects across Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies. This role requires strong stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and leadership skills to ensure the successful delivery of enterprise technology initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Location: Raleigh, NC--Hybrid--Local candidates only
Interview : In Person Interview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with proven expertise in managing Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. The ideal candidate will hold PMP/PMI certification and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) credentials, with the ability to manage projects across Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies. This role requires strong stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and leadership skills to ensure the successful delivery of enterprise technology initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage end-to-end project lifecycle for COTS and SaaS implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Apply PMP/PMI best practices for structured project execution, while leveraging Agile/Scrum frameworks where applicable.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and third-party integrations for COTS/SaaS solutions.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
- Ensure compliance with PMO standards, governance, and reporting requirements.
- Facilitate daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies when running in Scrum/Agile mode.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and status updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Drive change management and ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field (Master s a plus).
- 10+ years of project management experience in IT or enterprise applications.
- PMP/PMI certification (required).
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification (required).
- Proven experience managing COTS implementations, SaaS deployments, and system integrations.
- Strong understanding of Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project methodologies.
- Experience managing multi-vendor projects and third-party software solutions.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, or equivalent.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or SaaS products).
- Domain knowledge in healthcare, financial services, or government systems (depending on client/industry).
- Familiarity with contract management and procurement processes for COTS/SaaS.
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