Project Manager, Sr /Hartford, CT ( Hybrid), 12 Months Contract

Hybrid Role, Local to CT Candidates OnlyProvide oversight, guidance and direction to CT-KIND Project Staff and the PMO vendor for the appropriate planning and timely and efficient development/procurement of the CT-KIND SystemProject decision-making as needed and escalate issues to the project executive or designeesResponsibility for ensuring proper development and maintenance of integrated project schedules, and risk & issue logsEnsure proper internal project communications and reportingWork collaboratively with the Customer Success Manager to ensure appropriate and timely feedback and reports on the status of the project are provided to BITSEnsure all vendors are abiding by a defined integrated schedule and notify the State immediately of deviations that comprise the CCWIS implementationProvide a complete and thorough review of project deliverables and ensure review and approval milestones are metClosely monitor and manage contract terms and language to ensure vendors, including the PMO vendor and Systems Integrator, deliver accordinglyFacilitate and own appropriate stakeholder engagement and communicationSupport the collection, management, and dissemination of high-quality status reportsEnsure the PMO vendor employs structured change management methodology to create conditions for smooth transition changes and promote maximum enthusiasm to adapt to the changesEnsure the PMO vendor establishes a communication plan or roadmap to ensure all stakeholders are fully aware of the impending changesWork closely with technical staff on the project, and provide leadership in ensuring the appropriate documentation of requirements and the necessary IT resource planning and allocationOversight of system development or procurement of selected platforms and modules, and provision of recommendations for improvementsAssistance with organization, prioritization and supervision of team activities, project standards, and technical decisionsOversight of vendors, project scopes, deliverables, timelines, and scheduleOversight and assistance in developing a more comprehensive and attainable roadmap for the duration of the projectContinual assessment and remediation of identified risks, gaps, dependencies, and impedimentsCoordination and alignment of project needs with Business strategies/processesOversight of State and Federal technical regulations and compliance functions related to the projectAssistance in facilitating project status meetings, participation in the project's governance processes and collaboration on stakeholder/customer communicationAssistance in identifying and prioritizing data exchanges/interfacesCollaboration with the Business/Program staff for the development of training and to assess customer satisfaction/feedbackAssistance in setting project goals for high-level performance and quality to deliver exceptional business value to the end users across multiple DCF divisionsImplementation of processes to ensure exceptional and timely responses to all customer service issues, and will assist in team development, team building and leveraging the right resourcesRequired Skills and ExperienceThe following outlines the preferred qualifications for this position:Solid understanding of best practices related to modular system integration, system development life cycle requirements/models, and experience with software development and scrum/agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projectsSignificant project delivery and management experience, preferably as a private sector Client Partner10 years related experience in project management, planning, and tracking of projects, including overseeing IT projects and schedules/roadmaps from conception to completion. Having this experience in a Child Welfare organization is a plusKnowledge and experience in Child Welfare and Child Welfare systems (SACWIS, CCWIS), preferredExperience with interoperability and data exchanges/interfacesProficient knowledge of industry best practices and standards (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), Social Security Administration (SSA), etc.), preferredExperience working with business stakeholders in related industriesExperience with and understanding of full project or product lifecycleProficiency with project management tools and related technologyAbility to lead, drive results, solve problems, and possess interpersonal skills from prior work situationsExperience leading teams responsible for requirements gathering, business analysis, program development, testing and version controlProven communication skills, well-organized, and influential leadership skills, with demonstrated experience working in a team-oriented environment and proficiency with collaboration, including having excellent interpersonal and documentation skillsProven team-building skills with technical and non-technical staff, as well as coaching and mentoringBusiness acumen and political savvyChange Management experience and expertiseProject budgeting, resource planning, allocation and capacity planning skills and experienceExperience with technology requirements for human service systems (e.g., business processing modeling, architecture, SDLC, interoperability, system integration, data management, security, etc.)Experience with iterative and incremental development and the ability to adjust to changing requirements, policy changes and legislative mandatesExperience managing project timelines, deliverables, project scopes, risks, and leading project status meetingsExperience in best practice related to government procurement of technology vendorsBachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Computer Science, or other related disciplines from an accredited institution, MBA preferred; however, a combination of education with significant project management and delivery experience will be highly consideredKnowledge of Salesforce preferredProficiencies in MS Project, SharePoint, Azure DevOps, and other project tools/software