Position: Project Manager
Duration: 12 months
Location : Hybrid work model; must be in the US and within commuting distance to the Phoenix area for periodic onsite work
Only USC and GC
Job Summary:
MGT is a national leader in public sector management consulting and services that delivers diverse business consulting services to a wide range of public sector groups. Celebrating its 50th year in 2024, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of public agency performance. Our mission is to impact communities for good.
In this position we are looking for a Project Manager for our company.
IDEAL CANDIDATES
Past experience in either:
- Recent large-scale website design/redesign experience with upgrades or conversions, or:
- Recent large-scale constituent or customer management systems experience with managing the creation, upgrade, or conversion, ,or:
- Recent large-scale time tracking experience with managing the creation, upgrade, or conversion, or:
- Recent large-scale experience managing the implementation or remediation of security tools.
- Recent large-scale experience working with mobile device management
- Ability to influence stakeholders and manage conflict.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), or other project management certifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adherence to the Governance process by engaging stakeholders, preparing status reports, and conducting executive briefings .
- Conduct project planning exercises to successfully deliver the project .
- Vendor Management tasks including deliverable acceptance, milestone payment, contract adherence, and escalations .
- Budget Management and tracking .
- Create, track, and deliver project timelines, tasks, and metrics .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Seven (7) years as project lead with experience in technology projects involving multiple computer subsystems.
- Recent large-scale website design/redesign experience with upgrades or conversion Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems or a related field.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- Ability to be on-site as required by the project needs and project team activities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), or other project management certifications.
- Master’s degree in business/Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
- Experience in IT program or project management
- Experience leading IT project management teams
- Experience with vendor management
- Experience with software implementation/upgrade
- Experience working with, or for, public sector organizations
- Experience with project and portfolio management tools
- Excellent customer service and business relationship communication skills
MGT is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
