Title: Peoplesoft Project Manager-Hybrid
Location: Hartford, CT, USA
Length: Long term
Restriction: W2 or C2C

Description:

***Hybrid*** Webcam interview *** very long term project initial PO for 1 year with multiyear extensions ***

Description:

A bachelors degree or masters degree in a related field, PMP certification, proven project management experience, Understanding of ERP implementation, Budget management experience.

Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities include all or some of the following.

Support PeopleSoft Program manager: Interface with high level client management, as well as vendors, Facilitate project activities, as needed, Facilitate resource management for projects, Coordinate and communicate with agency stakeholders, Understand political relationship of key decision makers, Facilitate management of issues and risks from the projects to the program, Ensure that deliverables are developed per defined requirements and timeframe, Stay abreast of significant change initiatives, Highlight and identify needed program changes, and Work with IV & V on project program findings and recommendations.

Assist with preparation and support for the PeopleSoft Governance Council such as: Prepare presentations Prepare 3 to 5 year plans Prepare and report priorities of projects within the program

Performs administrative activities such as collecting, maintaining, monitoring and reporting on: Weekly status of the Program Program spending and program metrics. Program requirements, documentation, issues, funding and risks. Meeting logistics, notices, written communication and meeting minutes. Program objectives via metrics and reports for distribution. Program plans and schedules for distribution to program team members. Tasks and action items pertinent to the success of the individual projects. Program and project changes as needed. Communications to internal clients, team members and leadership. Schedule information to clients, customers support organizations and vendors.

Required: Knowledge of ERP systems and upgrades, specifically PeopleSoft. Basic project management and administration processes and principles. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the equivalent.

Summary

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS) is partnering with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to launch Connecticuts first digital drivers license, as part of the Governors vision.

This exciting initiative is in its early stages and offers a unique opportunity for a Project Manager to lead a high profile project. The Project Manager will manage all aspects of the project from initiation to closure and lead a cross-functional team of agency stakeholders, business users, IT professionals, and vendors.

Please note: The candidate must be local and will be required to work out of the DMV Wethersfield office three times a week.

Key Responsibilities

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and timelines
Prepare and distribute dashboards and status reports
Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations
Identify, track, and manage risks and issues, developing effective mitigation strategies
Manage vendor deliverables and ensure alignment with Statements of Work (SOW)
Organize and facilitate meetings, ensuring effective collaboration and communication
Oversee change management efforts collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and user adoption
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, standards, and policies

Required Experience

10+ years in Project Management, including large scale, complex technology projects
Experience in the public sector or with state agencies, DMV preferred
Experience with mobile app development, cloud infrastructure, digital wallets, APIs, and biometric authentication

Required Skills:

Project management 10 years
Team work 7/9 years
Excellent verbal and written communication ability to discern and synthesize complex information and present it clearly
Strong presentation skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership
Proven leadership, with experience managing and holding cross functional teams accountable
Comfort in navigating a matrixed environment to drive progress and decision making
Strong initiative and problem solving, finding innovative solutions to move projects forward
Skilled in uncovering unexpressed dependencies, requirements, and expectations
Sound judgement in dealing effectively and diplomatically with all levels of government staff
Proficiency in various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, PPM tools((link removed), etc.), JIRA, and Confluence

Preferred Qualifications

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Bachelors or Masters degree in business or related field