Project Manager (PM) - PMP
Job Title: Project Manager (PM) – PMP
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Hybrid
Lead PM for the implementation and enhancement of a DHS Extranet site that will allow CWOPA and b-users access for communication purposes. The Project Manager (PM) will provide project management services to continue the implementation and enhancement of an extranet site that will allow Client to share information with external stakeholders.
The individual will work to manage the creation of a secure website solution for managing information and maintaining documents that are readily available to the staff, counties and MCOs. Systems notices and other related information will be readily available and will increase the integrity and validity of systems operations with business partners. The individual will ensure that the defined project management methodology will be followed and will provide sound communication, collaboration, and management with senior management.
The PMO will supply all necessary hardware, software, network connection, business telephone number and VPN necessary to complete all assigned work, as needed.
The PM directs, administers, manages, and facilitates an enhancement, re-engineering of a business process or a developmental project. The PM’s primary responsibility is to drive the entire effort from start to finish. The PM must ensure that the project is completed on schedule, within the defined budget and that the final product meets the business, technical, and established quality requirements.
The selected contractor must be familiar with the five (5) phases along with inputs/outputs identified by the Project Management Institute (PMI) that combine to turn a project idea into a working product. The PM will need to rely on their proven experience leading projects to a successful implementation, and their judgment, to plan and accomplish goals. Strong interpersonal skills are required when consulting with the program area and various IT teams to define requirements and to analyze and resolve problems, ensuring collaboration and agreement with recommended solutions. The role description is outlined below:
Ensure that the proposed system requirements align with and satisfy the business requirements.
Direct, administer, manage, and facilitate enhancements, business process reengineering or development of a high priority and high-profile commonwealth technology project of strategic importance.
Manage, coordinate, and establish priorities for the complete life cycle of projects including the planning, design, programming, testing, and implementation of business solutions designed to meet requirements of various departments in the commonwealth.
Responsible for the development of estimates for the enhancement, business process re-engineering or development effort in planning, analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation.
Works with team leads to adjust and revise project estimates when necessary.
Develop the detailed Project Management Plan for the enhancement, business process re-engineering or development effort.
Accountable for the approval and sign-off of the Project Management Plan with customer representatives, and all affected project stakeholders.
Accountable for delivery of all work tasks identified in the Project Management Plan and Project Schedule.
Design project plans, which identify needs and define major tasks and milestones, based on scope, resources, budget, and personnel.
Ensure that tasks provide value and support the strategic direction of the project and meet service commitments.
Manage, and track the project progress against the project schedule.
Monitor project milestones and phases and take corrective action as needed to ensure the project is on schedule.
Monitor and track the project budget and advise necessary stakeholders.
Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple work efforts across the project team.
Notify team members of project timelines, milestones, phases, work requests, target dates, and approved executable work packages.
Responsible to schedule or monitor status reviews, project management inspections, and software quality assurance work product and process reviews with the appropriate stakeholders.
Responsible for the capture and reporting of required project management metrics.
Analyze and distribute reports on project metrics associated with work items related to improvement measures.
Ensure all changes to scope follow processes outlined in the Change Management Plan and are documented.
Create, review, and obtain approval of the Communication Plan and Deliverables Matrix to ensure effective communication with all stakeholders and management.
Prepare status reports on a periodic basis for the project team, team leads, group leads, Sponsor, and appropriate stakeholders.
Report status and recommendations to senior leadership, as defined in the Communication Plan.
Anticipate issues and proactively address them. Identify and manage project risk and issues, through the use of a RAID Log. Develop risk mitigation strategies tracking to closure. Engage management in a proactive manner.
Identify and track issues in the RAID Log.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and customer representatives.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related issues and the resolution of issues.
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