7127 Project Manager (Must reside in Sacramento, CA area to be considered)

7127 Project Manager (Must reside in Sacramento, CA area to be considered)

Overview

We are seeking highly experienced Project Managers to support large-scale Information Technology (IT) initiatives. The ideal candidates will have extensive experience managing complex IT projects across diverse methodologies and stakeholder groups, including custom-built systems, COTS/MOTS/XaaS products, and infrastructure/operations projects.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

Candidates must meet all of the following qualifications:

1. Project Management Experience
• At least 10 years of Project Management experience, covering initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and/or closing processes.
• At least 7 years of that experience must be as the sole Project Manager or Lead Project Manager.
2. Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• At least 5 years of experience working on technology software/application projects that followed a formal SDLC.
3. COTS/MOTS/XaaS Projects
• At least 5 years of experience as a Sole Project Manager for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), modified off-the-shelf (MOTS), or anything as a service (XaaS) products.
4. Infrastructure Projects
• At least 3 years of experience as a Sole Project Manager for network infrastructure (cabling, peripherals, audio/visual equipment) or operational/client infrastructure (OS version upgrades, hardware/software deployments, device refreshes, etc.) projects.
5. Government Experience
• At least 3 years of experience as a Sole or Lead Project Manager working within state or local government.
6. Project Management Tools
• At least 5 years of experience using Microsoft Project to create and manage detailed project schedules.
• At least 5 years of experience using Microsoft Excel, Visio, and other analytical tools.
7. Risk and Issue Management
• At least 5 years of experience facilitating a formal issue and risk management process.
8. Stakeholder Management
• At least 5 years of experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and business units.

Desirable Qualifications

It is highly desirable for candidates to have:

1. At least 5 years of experience creating communication and Organizational Change Management (OCM) plans, and developing/delivering communication messages to varied stakeholder groups.
2. At least 5 years of experience with Agile delivery in enterprise-wide initiatives.
3. At least 3 years of experience with proprietary methodologies in enterprise-wide initiatives.
4. At least 3 years of experience utilizing Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and project management tools (e.g., Clarity, Jama, Microfocus ALM).
5. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent certification that requires at least 60 months of project management experience as a prerequisite.
6. A Bachelor s degree in a related field from an accredited or government-sanctioned college/university.
7. Ability to adhere to a hybrid working model requiring 2 3 days per week onsite at the client s West Sacramento, CA headquarters.