Project Manager

[About the Role]
Join the State of Mississippi as a Project Manager, leading the implementation of a custom court case management system. This is a 2+ year remote contract opportunity where you'll serve as the critical bridge between the Courts and the system vendor, driving delivery on a high-impact public sector IT project. Shape the future of judicial operations through technology while advancing your project management career.

[Responsibilities]

- Lead vendor management to ensure contract scope, schedule, deliverables, and quality standards are met
- Establish and maintain a structured cadence for status updates, action tracking, and escalation
- Identify project risks and proactively drive corrective actions with both the vendor and Courts
- Oversee the migration of legacy data to MS Dynamics
- Facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear communication and accountability among all stakeholders
- Prepare and present regular project status reports to leadership

[Required Skills and Experience]

- PMP certification
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience with direct vendor oversight
- Proven track record in complex IT/software implementation projects
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities
- Availability to start by the last week of June for pre-kickoff meetings

[Preferred Skills]

- Experience with court or government systems
- Background in MS Dynamics migrations
- Advanced risk management skills

[Benefits]

- 100% remote work environment
- Opportunity to work on a high-visibility, transformative public sector project
- Potential for contract extension and increased responsibility
- Enhance your portfolio with large-scale government IT implementation experience

[How to Apply]
Submit your resume and proof of PMP certification. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews starting immediately.