Job Summary (List Format):
Project Management:
- Manage, coordinate, and prioritize all phases of the project life cycle, including planning, design, programming, testing, and implementation.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, defining needs, major tasks, milestones, resources, budget, and personnel.
- Assess project requirements and secure necessary resources for project success.
- Oversee development of new systems/applications, modifications to existing systems, and process changes.
- Coordinate project performance with related departments and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Deliver projects within set timeframes and quality standards.
- Prepare and manage project assets, including documentation and deliverables.
- Direct project resources and clarify project roles and responsibilities.
- Identify and communicate with stakeholders throughout the project.
- Work with business leaders to define project goals, objectives, and scope.
- Identify, negotiate, and secure required project team members.
- Develop and implement communication and reporting systems to manage risks, issues, and progress.
- Translate project objectives into clear, measurable deliverables for stakeholders and the project team.
- Ensure business needs are accurately captured in requirements and traced through testing and implementation.
- Monitor project quality through reviews, approvals, and corrective actions.
- Maintain current and complete project documentation.
- Share project management best practices and mentor team members.
Leadership:
- Build and maintain productive partnerships on project deliverables.
- Promote and facilitate organizational change.
- Organize and guide project teams, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ensure effective utilization of team members' time and expertise.
- Recommend solutions to minimize schedule delays.
- Mentor and share knowledge to develop project management skills within the team.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven experience in technology project implementation.
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with five years of project management experience.
- In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and understanding of SDLC.
- Experience working with Maine State Government, other state governments, or similar public sector organizations.
Top Skills:
- Technology project implementation experience.
- Strong project management methodology knowledge.
- Understanding of SDLC methodologies.
- State government or public sector experience.E
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