Certified Project Manager IV/Sr.

Role Description

seeks a highly experienced individual to serve as the Child Care Systems Modernization Strategic Consultant. This individual will provide strategic guidance and hands-on execution during the planning and procurement phases of a multi-year child care systems modernization initiative.

The Strategic Consultant will be responsible for building the foundation of the modernization effort, including:

• Defining scope
• Coordinating stakeholders
• Developing procurement strategies
• Managing vendor engagements
• Establishing governance, planning, and operational structures necessary for successful implementation

The selected contractor will operate with a high degree of independence and will leverage existing DCF subject matter experts, business leaders, and technology staff to advance the initiative. The contractor will be expected to directly produce work products and deliverables rather than relying on dedicated project staff. Success in this role requires both strategic management and hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale technology modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing complex technology procurements.
• Experience with vendor selection, contract negotiation, and multi-vendor environments.
• Strong knowledge of project management, organizational change management, and systems implementation methodologies.
• Experience facilitating executive-level decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Project Management of Large Initiatives: 15 years
• Development of Project Artifacts (plan, charter, status reports, etc.): 15 years
• Procurement Planning: 10 years
• Prepare Written Reports: 12 years
• Strong Communication Skills: 12 years
• Prepare Executive Briefings: 12 years
• MS Project or equivalent: 12 years

Benefits

• Selected candidate will be required to provide personal equipment for remote work.
• Technical specifications of hardware are:
• Home Internet Service: Minimum 20 Mbit down and 5 Mbit up. Capability to plug in network (cat 5a or better) cable to the computer.
• Windows Computers:
• Operating System: Windows 10
• Memory: Minimum 4 GB, Preferred 8 GB+
• Processor (CPU): Any 32-bit or 64-bit running 2 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster
• Graphics card that supports Direct3D 11 Video
• Installation of the latest VMware Horizon Client
• Apple Computers:
• Operating System: MacOS: 10.14, 10.15, or 11
• Memory: Minimum 4GB, preferred 8 GB+
• Processor (CPU): Any 64-bit Intel-based Mac or ARM M1-based Mac running in emulation with Rosetta 2
• Installation of the latest VMware Horizon Client
• It is required to have full audio/video conferencing capabilities (camera and headset).