Sr. Project Manager (PPM-Monday.com)

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Position:Sr. Project Manager (PPM-Monday.com)
JOB REF#:43560 -
Duration:12+ Months (On-going Contract)
Location:REMOTE - Hartford, CT 06103
Pay Rate:$75.00 per hour (W2 Only)

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (EST)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Remote Project Mgr must be willing and available to travel to various state offices that are located in downtown Hartford and the Greater Hartford area. (If local, travel reimbursement is not provided) (Local candidates are preferred, but not required)

Sr. Project Manager will lead a cross-functional project team, driving meaningful change, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact digital services. They will develop and manage project plans, establish effective project governance, manage vendors, facilitate meetings and agile ceremonies, provide regular status reports, identify and manage risks, and act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders. They may work on multiple projects simultaneously, leading a cross-functional project team to meet project objectives. The scope of assignments may evolve, either scaling down or expanding, as projects progress through different phases. The contract employee shall be expected to maintain and provide written documentation on any work performed in conjunction with this engagement.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Candidate MUST be able to use their OWN personal laptop, webcam, and high-speed internet, assets will not be provided.

5+ Years - Project Planning & Management with the following:
Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables
Creating project plans, schedules, and timelines
Organizing and facilitating internal and external meetings
Preparing and distributing progress reports
Communicating plan deviations and implementing corrective actions
Establishing and managing a well-defined project management process
Championing continuous process improvement

5+ Years - Risk/Issue Mgmt and Mitigations with the following:
Identifying, tracking, and comprehensively documenting project risks and issues
Assessing potential impact of identified risks and issues
Developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies
Proactively addressing risks to minimize disruptions and maintain progress
Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

5+ Years - Team Mgmt and Building with the following:
Fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment
Holding teams accountable for commitments and ensuring alignment with project objectives
Removing roadblocks and impediments that hinder team progress
Leveraging organizational resources to improve team and individual capacity for project work
Managing vendor relationships and coordinating activities of third-party resources effectively

Required Project Management Experience:
Extensive experience in varying project management methodologies, including the ability to manage projects using Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, Scrum, or Kanban as appropriate
Expert in PPM (Project and Portfolio Management) tools such as Monday.com
Expert in Microsoft Office Suite and diagramming tools such as Miro or Visio
Proficiency in software development tools such as JIRA and Confluence
Ability to translate technical and design tasks into project plans, and effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects concurrently

Performance in Complex Situations:
Experience in managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining positive relationships
Expert in managing conflicts and resolving disputes among diverse stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills, finding innovative solutions to move projects forward
Skilled in drawing out unexpressed dependencies, requirements, and expectations
Comfort in blazing a path through an ambiguous work environment
Judgement in dealing effectively and diplomatically with all levels of government staff
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Desirable Skills
EDUCATION: Bachelor s or Master s degree in business or related field
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Experience with Web Management Content systems, such as SiteCore or others
Exposure to various technology platforms and services, including Salesforce, MuleSoft, Azure, Power Platform, ForgeRock, and Google Analytics

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Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:
- EPO/PPO Medical Plans
- HMO/PPO Dental programs
- Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)
- 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA)
- Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit
- Flex Spending Plan
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans