Project Manager 2

Project ManagerPay Range: $80hr - $85hrRequirement/Must Have:Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and software implementation practices.Knowledge of workflow design, process mapping, and change management best practices.Excellent organizational and planning skills to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Skilled in problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution.Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet).Ability to lead cross-functional teams and guide them through complex changes.Ability to translate technical concepts into user-friendly language.Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and work under pressure.Ability to manage large-scale implementations with accuracy and attention to detail.Responsibilities:Develop and manage a comprehensive project plan outlining timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and resources.Coordinate with OpenGov implementation teams and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals, requirements, and expectations.Facilitate project kickoff meetings, status updates, and progress reviews.Identify risks, issues, and barriers early, and work with stakeholders to resolve them.Ensure all required data, documentation, and process workflows are prepared for integration into OpenGov.Oversee configuration, testing, and validation of OpenGov modules.Monitor progress against milestones and adjust plans as needed to ensure timely completion.Ensure that internal teams complete assigned tasks and meet their deadlines.Serve as the central point of contact for all communication related to the implementation.Provide regular project updates to executive leadership, department heads, and OpenGov representatives.Facilitate decision-making and ensure clear documentation of changes or scope updates.Coordinate end-user training sessions with OpenGov or internal trainers.Ensure staff understand new workflows and system features.Support user readiness and promote strong adoption across the organization.Develop and maintain project documentation including plans, summaries, meeting notes, and change logs.Track project performance and prepare post-implementation evaluation reports.Nice to Have:Familiarity with government or public-sector operations.