Job Title : Senior IT Project Manager
Duration : 10 Months (Tentative)
Location : Quincy, MA (Hybrid)
Position Overview :
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and support key programmatic initiatives across both existing and emerging systems.
As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will oversee multiple large, complex IT projects, manage project teams, coordinate activities, and ensure timely and budget-compliant project completion.
This role includes reporting on project status, milestones, risks, and timelines to the Director of Enterprise Project Management.
This position operates in a hybrid format, requiring some on-site presence.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Develop and execute detailed project plans in collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
- Define project requirements and manage the development process, including scope and change control.
- Prepare and publish project documentation in compliance with agency standards and deadlines.
- Ensure alignment of tasks, timelines, and resources with project milestones and organizational standards.
- Implement defect tracking processes to guarantee thorough testing and document results for review.
- Report on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and senior management on a weekly basis.
- Identify and assess key risks and their potential impact on projects.
- Facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical teams.
- Monitor progress against timelines, deliverables, tasks, dependencies, and technical specifications.
- Adhere to project management policies, methodologies, and quality assurance standards.
- Follow SDLC workflows for requirements gathering, document reviews, and approvals.
- Remain informed about customer needs and strategies through both formal and informal communication.
- Mentor junior PMO staff members and support their development.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Enterprise Project Management.
Qualifications :
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing high-profile, complex IT projects with full development, implementation, and financial oversight.
- At least 5 years of experience managing large-scale applications with multiple interfaces across various environments.
- Experience with State Government Health and Human Services (HHS) programs and State Insurance Exchanges is advantageous.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio) and other project management tools.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and address the needs of multiple stakeholders effectively.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Proven capability to manage resources within a matrix reporting structure and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP Certified.
Education and Experience :
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
- Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP Certification.
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