Senior IT Project Manager (MMIS) - hybrid

DETAILED LIST OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with business and IT management at all levels to understand and document the business case for technical initiatives. Create and manage through to completion Business Case, Project Proposals, Federal and State Funding Requests, Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) documentation. Develop resource estimates, and manage recruitment from job description, interviews through to selection and onboarding. Lead and oversee procurement teams in reviewing vendor responses through to the selection and contract negotiation phases. Lead efforts to collaborate with internal team to onboard new contractors or vendors. Lead efforts to collaborate with cross functional teams in the evaluation of technical solutions and to create recommendations. Lead cross collaboration efforts in design, development, test, and implementation of IT solutions. Ensure alignment and use of MMIS SDLC methodology and operating practices. Ensure all project initiatives have a project plan and traceability, risk/issues list, and project MS SharePoint documentation site. Ensure coordination of resource support across MMIS Business Analysis, SQA, and Development teams; as well as peer managers to align with capacity planning practices. Maintain budget tracking, invoice review, approval, and payment authorization cycle standard. Institute appropriate controls to manage project scope and track changes through MMIS Change Advisory Board (CAB). Prepare and distribute weekly project status reports on progress against planned, risks, and mitigation strategies. Monitor results against established timelines, deliverables, tasks, and associated technical specifications to mitigate project delay or failure. Prepare systems or program documentation including but not limited to, data flow diagrams, flow charts, file layout, input/output documentation, and project narratives. Effectively communicate with business teams, technical staff, and leadership across multiple disciplines to convey technical concepts in simple business terms. Adhere to MMIS project management methodology, policy, and procedures, as well as quality assurance standards. Also, where applicable, comply with the external agencies' standards when integrating or leveraging external staff or solutions. QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Five (5) years’ experience in IT project management with a capability of managing complex, cross-functional IT projects. Five (5) years of related experience using both hybrid and agile methodologies, in a large IT enterprise environment and managing vendor partners. Five (5) years of related experience documenting business cases, contract management, RFP and RFQ; as well as project funding requests. Five (5) years of auditing experience, with state government experience highly desirable. Proven experience with Agile and Waterfall Methodologies, with experience in Jira desired. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; presentation and policy writing skills. Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities and in-depth analytical skills. Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to effectively delegate and multi-task. Proven conflict management skills; decision-making and negotiation skills. Ability to collaborate and work across technical, non-technical staff, and upper management. Proven capabilities in IT financial management. Advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint). EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business Administration, or other related field, or equivalent work experience Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and SAFe certifications are a plus. About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com. US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.