The Role
Lead end-to-end management of complex Minnesota Department of Corrections IT projects involving data management, systems integration, and a COTS operational management system replacement. Responsibilities include project planning, scheduling, risk and RAID management, stakeholder communications, cross-functional team leadership, vendor and contract oversight, resource allocation, documentation, and executive reporting. The role coordinates multiple concurrent initiatives and ensures delivery on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
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PLEASE NOTE:
- IT IS 100 % remote position
- The work is expected to be done remotely.
DESCRIPTION OF
PROJECT:
The client Department of Information Technology
Services (MNIT) partnering with the Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking
a IT Program/Senior Project Manager for leading a complex project to ensure
comprehensive functional capabilities to support the business needs of the MN
Department of Corrections, horizontal and systems integration, synchronization
and operability between the new capabilities (Data Management and PRISM) and
all other MNIT/DOC applications, including the critical parallel capabilities
being delivered within other approved initiatives. The breadth of scope of this
effort extends from planning to production launch (full project lifecycle),
ensuring it is delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
At a high level, the resource will help deliver the Implementation of full Data Management capabilities for data ownership, stewardship and governance to establish data as a meaningful asset for data-driven decisions which includes build and launch of a data integration platform, infrastructure and analytics/reporting tools; OMS (PRISM) replace the existing fully customized COMS (Operational Management System) with new commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) configurable solutions to shift the DOC away from a "custom development first" approach and to support process standardization; and DOC IT – Integrate Technologies--ensure horizontal and systems integration, synchronization and operability between the new capabilities and all other MNIT/DOC applications, including the critical parallel capabilities being delivered within other approved initiatives.
At a high level, the resource will help deliver the Implementation of full Data Management capabilities for data ownership, stewardship and governance to establish data as a meaningful asset for data-driven decisions which includes build and launch of a data integration platform, infrastructure and analytics/reporting tools; OMS (PRISM) replace the existing fully customized COMS (Operational Management System) with new commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) configurable solutions to shift the DOC away from a "custom development first" approach and to support process standardization; and DOC IT – Integrate Technologies--ensure horizontal and systems integration, synchronization and operability between the new capabilities and all other MNIT/DOC applications, including the critical parallel capabilities being delivered within other approved initiatives.
TASKS
Project Management:
- Lead end-to-end project
management for the suite of DOC IT projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and
objectives.
- Define project scope,
goals, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with key vendor(s)
and stakeholders.
- Develop, maintain, and
manage detailed project plans and schedules using approved project
management tools.
- Identify, assess, track,
and mitigate project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies
throughout the project lifecycle and maintain accurate RAID (Risks,
Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs.
- Ensure effective resource
allocation and manage team workloads to meet project objectives.
Stakeholder
Management:
- Collaborate with internal
stakeholders, including IT leadership, business units, technical teams,
and external vendors, to ensure project requirements and objectives are
understood and achieved.
- Manage stakeholder
expectations and provide timely project communications, including status
updates, reports, presentations, and briefings, to stakeholders at all
levels of the organization.
- Facilitate resolution of stakeholder conflicts,
project issues, and competing priorities, and provide recommendations to
support effective project decision-making and alignment with business
objectives
Team Leadership:
- Lead cross-functional
teams consisting of other internal and vendor project managers and
business analysts, software developers, business owners and SMEs,
ensuring collaboration and productivity.
Vendor & Contract
Management:
- Manage vendor
relationships and coordinate vendor activity associated with project
deliverables.
- Coordinate with State
personnel regarding contract changes, deliverables, issues, and other
contractual matters.
- Ensure that vendor
deliverables are completed according to contract terms and aligned with
project timelines.
Project Reporting &
Documentation:
- Ensure comprehensive
project documentation, including project charters, status reports, and
project plans.
- Provide regular updates
on project progress, risks, and any required changes to senior Program
Managers and leadership.
- Utilize MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) for
preparing reports and presentations for leadership review
Requirements
DESIRED SKILLS:
- 7+ years of experience managing large, complex IT projects, preferably in a large-scale enterprise environment.
- Experience managing projects through the procurement/RFP process and COTS solution implementations.
- Experience managing software development initiatives using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a larger program or portfolio.
- Experience managing projects in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
- Experience managing internal and external project teams and stakeholders.
- Experience with vendor management and accountability.
- Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues, including maintaining RAID logs.
- Demonstrated experience delivering complex IT projects on schedule and within budget.
- Experience managing projects involving cloud computing, software development, IT infrastructure, and/or cybersecurity.
- Experience managing projects in a corrections or public safety environment.
- Strong understanding of IT systems, SDLC, enterprise technology environments, and IT infrastructure.
- Experience with cloud environments and service models, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, such as Azure and AWS.
- Experience with technology lifecycle management.
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
Skills Required
- 7+ years managing large, complex IT projects, preferably in a large-scale enterprise environment
- Experience managing projects through procurement or RFP processes and COTS solution implementations
- Experience managing software development initiatives using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a larger program or portfolio
- Experience managing projects in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
- Experience managing internal and external project teams and stakeholders
- Experience with vendor management and accountability
- Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues, including maintaining RAID logs
- Demonstrated experience delivering complex IT projects on schedule and within budget
- Experience managing projects involving cloud computing, software development, IT infrastructure, or cybersecurity
- Experience managing projects in a corrections or public safety environment
- Strong understanding of IT systems, SDLC, enterprise technology environments, and IT infrastructure
- Experience with cloud environments and service models including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, such as Azure and AWS
- Experience with technology lifecycle management
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools including MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or a related field
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
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The Company
What We Do
Omm IT Solutions is a leading provider of IT consulting, analysis, and advisory services, specializing in delivering technical solutions for federal and state government agencies. Their offerings include application development, cybersecurity services, cloud advisory, network modernization, and data analytics.
