Sr. IT Project Manager - REMOTE

Description & Requirements Since 1975, MAXIMUS has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs.

MAXIMUS delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.

With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, MAXIMUS is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom.

For more information, visit https : / / www.maximus.com. Maximus is looking for a highly organized Senior Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of projects.

The Sr.

Project Manager does this by creating planning steps, managing the budget, and identifying the required resources for the project.

This requires the Sr.

Project Manager to manage technical risks and opportunities, make key software design and implementation decisions with the development teams, and drive schedule.

Basic tasks will include tracking dependencies, managing change requests, and ensuring quality of deliverables. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : - Manage multiple development projects, development groups and / or application support functions.

• Oversee the development and implementation of multiple, complex, organization- wide systems. - Define and manage resource requirements and allocations.
• Develop and implement application programs. - Manage operational leads on addressing issues relative to production and processing.
• Direct, motivate and develop staff, maximizing their individual contribution, professional growth and ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team.
• Direct, manage, and own projects and initiatives, drive results, track and implement all milestones through final client signoff.
• Build strong client relationships and serve as trusted advisor and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, to include executive leadership and teams across Maximus.
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and tasks while maintaining Key Performance Indicators
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
• Execute resource plans to include the steps to identify, manage, report utilization and advocate for resources necessary to successfully resource and execute projects
• Perform analysis to determine if time limits required are sufficient to perform the tasks required
• Conduct project meetings and maintain project tracking and analysis
• Review product change requests, identify potential issues and communicate process changes, enhancements, and modifications - verbally or through written documentation - to product owners, project team, and clients
• Oversee technical design documentation process for correctness and provide input to the other disciplines on the practicality of initial design goals and impact to the overall project timeline
• Review, edit, and approve deliverables prepared by the project team and create / maintain documentation support including associated technical documents
• Resolve, make recommendations, and escalate risks and issues using Risk Management best practices
• Close out projects by capturing artifacts and best practices and facilitating lessons learned sessions
• Other responsibilities as assigned Education and Experience Requirements
• US Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of project management experience leading technology implementations in support of Business Operations projects with the ability to simultaneously deliver multiple small- and large-scale projects
• Master's Degree preferred
• Travel may be required
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Excellent leadership abilities
• Previous experience at the Sr.

Manager level leading analytical and systematic evaluation of requirements to include business objectives, program processes and workflows, business rules, data management, interfaces, and maintenance to develop solution architecture

• PMP Certification required; Agile IT development / SCRUM Master experience preferred
• Ability to engage and collaborate across various business stakeholder teams to engage shared resources, subject matter experts, business SMEs, and decision makers to enable successful, timely and quality delivery of program / project initiatives
• Ability to present and articulate project plans, status, challenges, and deployments objectively at all levels within the organization
• Excellent client relationship development and management experience recommending, developing, and communicating approaches for resolving specific issues
• Previous experience implementing Federal Cybersecurity framework, standards, and best practices
• Excellent and holistic communication skills, including oral and written communication coupled with the ability to provide leadership and mentorship to existing team members
• Additional professional certifications preferred (such as Six Sigma, ITIL, Agile SAFe) Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of project management experience.
• Delivers multiple small and large projects with high values and high risk. - Provides leadership for the project team to ensure that the project is delivered to specifications, on time and within budget.
• Develops innovative methodologies, techniques, and criteria for projects. - Advanced knowledge of workflows and project mapping.
• Facilitates the tracking and resolution of issues impacting projects. EEO Statement Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce.

We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country.

We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families.

If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you.

A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource.

Maximus is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency 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.

Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package.

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.

An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.

Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position $ 135,000.

00 Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position $ 175,000.00 *