Senior IT Project Manager - PM-24-13510

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.