Senior Project Manager RAVE Platform Implementation

Senior Project Manager For Statewide Public Safety Ecosystem

The primary purpose of this project is to successfully establish a comprehensive, statewide public safety ecosystem. By deploying the FedRAMP-authorized Rave Alert mass notification platform and the Rave Panic Button system, this initiative will significantly enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities. While the scope centrally focuses on securing state government buildings and supporting local jurisdictions, project objectives include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Enable High-Speed, Precision Alerting: Provide state and local officials with a reliable platform to immediately send multi-channel notifications to state employees and first responders. This includes utilizing advanced GIS boundaries, mapping, and geo-fencing to ensure the right message reaches the right target audience.
• Deploy Rave Single-Tap Panic Button Application: Equip state employees with the Rave Panic Button Application on state cell phones or personal cell phones if requested. This solution will provide a direct connection to local law enforcement through 911 and alert designated personnel to the emergency. Each building will be geofenced to assist with critical situational data.
• Foster Multi-Agency Collaboration: Partner closely with the executive steering committee to ensure successful mobile integration, and gather setup feedback from agency directors and the multi-agency Steering Committee to ensure the system is optimally configured for all stakeholders.

To successfully support this initiative, the Senior Project Manager must possess comprehensive knowledge of formal project management methodologies (such as Agile, PMBOK, or hybrid models) and have demonstrated success operating within a PMO-governed framework with strict reporting and artifact requirements. The role demands close coordination with third-party vendors and system integrators. Additionally, candidates should have hands-on experience with complex system integrations, particularly involving emergency telecommunications or alert and notification systems, alongside exceptional problem-solving and communication skills to translate technical concepts into business terms and deliver concise executive reporting. Relevant certifications, such as a PMP or Agile/Scrum certifications, are strongly preferred to ensure alignment with best practices.

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables Successful deployment of RAVE emergency alerting solution serving statewide needs. Full compliance with State Enterprise Technology Services project management office standards and governance. Transparent, proactive communication with no unexpected escalations Strong vendor performance and accountability Project governance and artifacts to include but not limited to: Project Charter Scope Statement Work Breakdown Structure Milestone schedule Stakeholder Register Risk, Issue, and Change Control Communication Plan Training Plan Reporting Deliverables Progress on Deliverables: Detailed status of all active milestones within the reporting period. Knowledge Transfer Activities: Dedicated tracking of mentorship and training progress to ensure the state is meeting "Internal Ownership" targets. Risk Identification & Analysis: Inventory of active and emerging risks, including potential impacts on scope, schedule, or budget. Mitigation Strategies: Specific, actionable plans to address identified risks. Challenges and Solutions: Documentation of technical or administrative obstacles encountered and the proposed resolutions to maintain the project timeline. Reporting cadence should include: Weekly project team status reports to the WDHS leadership team. Regular updates to risk and issue logs Facilitate monthly and milestone-driven progress updates for the Executive Steering Committee, ensuring cross-agency alignment between A&I, WYDOT/WHP, ETS, Client, WDHS, and the Governor's Office. Bi-weekly reporting to key stakeholders. Bi-monthly "town halls" for all stakeholders? Ad hoc escalation reporting as required