Head of Project Management (Remote)

Serve as a senior level individual contributor or project manager depending on project.

• Manage the resource allocation process within the functional unit and work cooperatively with senior management to ensure utilization goals.
• Serve as the central point of contact and primary interface for all project related issues.
• Manage client expectations effectively.
• Ensure the project is in compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Lead Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) engagements supporting technology implementation, modernization, digital transformation, and system integration initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute assessment activities, including document reviews, stakeholder interviews, workshops, and operational reviews.
• Assess project governance, project management effectiveness, risk and issue management, schedule performance, organizational readiness, vendor performance, and implementation progress.
• Analyze project artifacts, performance metrics, and delivery processes to identify risks, gaps, emerging concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate communication with project stakeholders, delivery teams, vendors, and executive leadership while providing objective, evidence-based insight.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, assessment methodologies, and quality standards across the IV&V practice.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to business development, proposal, and practice-growth activities as opportunities arise. (Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading technology implementation, modernization, system integration, or digital transformation initiatives.
• 2+ years of experience performing IV&V, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), PMO governance, project oversight, audit, compliance review, or comparable independent assessment activities.
• Experience evaluating project governance, project management practices, risks, issues, schedules, delivery performance, and implementation readiness.
• Strong analytical, written communication, and stakeholder management skills. This is a remote position with an expectation of up to 30% travel based on business and client needs. Candidates must be able to accommodate occasional travel as required.

Experience supporting large-scale enterprise software implementations or modernization programs.

• Experience in consulting, professional services, PMO, project assurance, or advisory environments.
• Experience working in public sector, health and human services, child welfare, Medicaid, or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, hybrid, or traditional project delivery methodologies.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, CSM, Lean, Six Sigma, or related certifications.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

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