Recooty
Project Manager
Recooty, Hartford, Connecticut, United States,
Project Manager
Location:
100% Remote
Client:
State Of CT (Department of Bureau of Information and Technology Services)
Minimum Requirements:State client experience required and active PMP certification.Minimum 15+ years of experience.Rate:
$70- $75 on C2C / W2
Job Description
About the RoleThe Project Manager will lead a cross-functional project team, driving meaningful change, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact digital services to the State of Connecticut. Responsibilities include developing and managing project plans, establishing effective project governance, managing vendors, facilitating meetings and agile ceremonies, providing regular status reports, identifying and managing risks, and acting as the primary point of contact for stakeholders.
Experiences Required for This RoleProject Planning & Management – At least 5 years of experience with:
Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverablesCreating project plans, schedules, and timelinesOrganizing and facilitating internal and external meetingsPreparing and distributing progress reportsCommunicating plan deviations and implementing corrective actionsEstablishing and managing a well-defined project management processChampioning continuous process improvement
Risk/Issue Management & Mitigation – At least 5 years of experience with:
Identifying, tracking, and documenting project risks and issuesAssessing potential impact of identified risks and issuesDeveloping and implementing effective mitigation strategiesProactively addressing risks to minimize disruptions and maintain progressEnsuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Team Management & Team Building – At least 5 years of experience with:
Fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environmentHolding teams accountable for commitments and ensuring alignment with project objectivesRemoving roadblocks and impediments that hinder team progressLeveraging organizational resources to improve team and individual capacity for project workManaging vendor relationships and coordinating activities of third-party resources effectively
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilityProject Management : Extensive experience in various project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, Scrum, or Kanban.Expert in PPM (Project and Portfolio Management) tools such as Monday.com.Expert in Microsoft Office Suite and diagramming tools such as Miro or Visio.Proficiency in software development tools such as JIRA and Confluence.Ability to translate technical and design tasks into project plans and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.Performance in Complex SituationsExperience in managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining positive relationships.Expert in managing conflicts and resolving disputes among diverse stakeholders.Strong problem-solving skills, finding innovative solutions to move projects forward.Skilled in drawing out unexpressed dependencies, requirements, and expectations.Comfort in navigating an ambiguous work environment.Judgment in dealing effectively and diplomatically with all levels of government staff.Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.Preferred Skills & QualificationsA bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or related field.PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.3+ years of leadership experience.Experience with web management content systems such as SiteCore.Exposure to various technology platforms and services, including Salesforce, MuleSoft, Azure, Power Platform, ForgeRock, and Google Analytics.Administrative ConsiderationsThe Project Manager may work on multiple projects simultaneously, leading a cross-functional project team to meet project objectives. The scope of assignments may evolve as projects progress. The contract employee shall maintain and provide written documentation on any work performed in conjunction with this engagement.
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Location:
100% Remote
Client:
State Of CT (Department of Bureau of Information and Technology Services)
Minimum Requirements:State client experience required and active PMP certification.Minimum 15+ years of experience.Rate:
$70- $75 on C2C / W2
Job Description
About the RoleThe Project Manager will lead a cross-functional project team, driving meaningful change, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact digital services to the State of Connecticut. Responsibilities include developing and managing project plans, establishing effective project governance, managing vendors, facilitating meetings and agile ceremonies, providing regular status reports, identifying and managing risks, and acting as the primary point of contact for stakeholders.
Experiences Required for This RoleProject Planning & Management – At least 5 years of experience with:
Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverablesCreating project plans, schedules, and timelinesOrganizing and facilitating internal and external meetingsPreparing and distributing progress reportsCommunicating plan deviations and implementing corrective actionsEstablishing and managing a well-defined project management processChampioning continuous process improvement
Risk/Issue Management & Mitigation – At least 5 years of experience with:
Identifying, tracking, and documenting project risks and issuesAssessing potential impact of identified risks and issuesDeveloping and implementing effective mitigation strategiesProactively addressing risks to minimize disruptions and maintain progressEnsuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Team Management & Team Building – At least 5 years of experience with:
Fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environmentHolding teams accountable for commitments and ensuring alignment with project objectivesRemoving roadblocks and impediments that hinder team progressLeveraging organizational resources to improve team and individual capacity for project workManaging vendor relationships and coordinating activities of third-party resources effectively
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilityProject Management : Extensive experience in various project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, Scrum, or Kanban.Expert in PPM (Project and Portfolio Management) tools such as Monday.com.Expert in Microsoft Office Suite and diagramming tools such as Miro or Visio.Proficiency in software development tools such as JIRA and Confluence.Ability to translate technical and design tasks into project plans and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.Performance in Complex SituationsExperience in managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining positive relationships.Expert in managing conflicts and resolving disputes among diverse stakeholders.Strong problem-solving skills, finding innovative solutions to move projects forward.Skilled in drawing out unexpressed dependencies, requirements, and expectations.Comfort in navigating an ambiguous work environment.Judgment in dealing effectively and diplomatically with all levels of government staff.Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.Preferred Skills & QualificationsA bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or related field.PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.3+ years of leadership experience.Experience with web management content systems such as SiteCore.Exposure to various technology platforms and services, including Salesforce, MuleSoft, Azure, Power Platform, ForgeRock, and Google Analytics.Administrative ConsiderationsThe Project Manager may work on multiple projects simultaneously, leading a cross-functional project team to meet project objectives. The scope of assignments may evolve as projects progress. The contract employee shall maintain and provide written documentation on any work performed in conjunction with this engagement.
Send Resume to Aaron@workcog.com
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