Project Manager - Project Lead

Scope of the project:

The candidate will manage several projects through solicitation, selection, contract negotiation, acquisition, implementation, migration, archival and sunset of legacy applications.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and manage all project management activities for agency wide initiatives as an experienced agency project manager.
• Demonstrate project management expertise in both traditional and agile methodologies and influence project team compliance with industry best practices.
• Manage the overall planning, execution and delivery of multiple projects in parallel. Control scope and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones and required tasks are completed as planned.
• This role will bring strong project management expertise, the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Plan and conduct project status and review meetings. Prepare project status reports and provide updates to project stakeholders and sponsors.  Must be able to work with a diverse group of professionals in all levels of the agency.
• Prepare necessary documentation to support project initiatives. Manage development of project documentation for new services assigned. Ensure all required project documentation is developed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engage in ongoing process improvement around delivery, methodology and other relevant areas. Identify potential problems proactively and facilitate problem resolutions by implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Current projects include but are not limited to the following:
• Mortgage Servicing and Mortgage Production technology solution
• Development and Compliance Monitoring technology solution
• Contract Administration technology solution
• Agency Business Continuity
• Space Needs – Assess facility requirements for a new location that supports workforce needs, operational efficiency, and future growth.

Work Mode (Hybrid, Onsite, Remote):

Fully Onsite.

Required Skills (Rank in order of Importance):

• 5+ Years of Experience in IT project management
• 3+ Years of Experience in Hybrid (Agile and Waterfall) Project Management
• 3+ Years of Experience Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development
• 3+ Years of Experience in Risk Management
• 3+ Years of Experience in Resource Management
• 3+ Years of Experience in Change Management
• 3+ Years of Experience in Budget Planning Preferred Skills (Rank in order of Importance):
• Process Improvement
• Financial Principles
• Accounting Principles
• Mortgage Principles

Additional Skills:

• Interpersonal, Collaborative, Presentation & Facilitation Skills
• Detail-oriented, Accurate and Organized
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Customer Service Driven
• Teamwork
• Individual Contributor

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree and project management experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk. Required Certifications:

PMP, PMI-ACP or CSM certification required or in the process of obtaining certification.

Requirements

Required Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

Certification  Education  License  Other  Skill 5+ Years of Experience in IT project management

Certification  Education  License  Other  Skill 3+ Years of Experience in Hybrid (Agile and Waterfall) Project Management

Certification  Education  License  Other  Skill 3+ Years of Experience Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development

Certification  Education  License  Other  Skill 3+ Years of Experience in Risk Management

Certification  Education  License  Other  Skill 3+ Years of Experience in Resource Management

Certification  Education  License  Other  Skill 3+ Years of Experience in Change Management

Certification  Education  License  Other  Skill 3+ Years of Experience in Budget Planning

Certification  Education  License  Other  Skill Bachelor's Degree - Business Management, Information Technology, or related field. Degree must be complete and verifiable.

Certification  Education  License  Other  Skill PMP, PMI-ACP or CSM certification required or in the process of obtaining certification.

Preferred Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

Certification  Education  License  Other  Skill Process Improvement

Certification  Education  License  Other  Skill Financial Principles

Certification  Education  License  Other  Skill Accounting Principles

Certification  Education  License  Other  Skill Mortgage Principles