Technical Project Manager

At eXcell, we set you up for job success right from the start. Our precision recruiting process aligns the right fit for the right people. The Project Manager is responsible for managing one or more projects under the Modernization program.Tasks:

• Provide oversight over multiple projects in the program as needed
• Work with the project team / solutions vendor to create an integrated project schedule that includes the vendor's deliverables as well as tasks that need to be performed by all client teams
• Closely monitor actuals against the approved baseline schedule and budget, and follow the necessary process to submit changes for approval
• Log risks and issues in a timely fashion and actively work with the project team / implementation vendor and client teams to create and execute mitigation and corrective action plans
• Facilitate the resolution of complex problems by meeting with stakeholders, vendors, and technical staff to identify problems and potential solutions
• Ensure alignment between the implementation team's approach with client standards and best practices
• Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with business owners, project sponsors, project teams, resource managers, and vendors
• Work with resource managers to ensure resource availability and commitment and to effectively align resources across projects
• Conduct project meetings, communicating individual roles, project expectations, and desired outcomes
• Prepare and present project status updates including detailed status reports periodically and as requested using the tool provided
• Utilize established project standards and procedures, where available, and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of tools
• Conduct formal review at project completion with business sponsors to confirm acceptance and document lessons learned for future reference and learnings

• 10+ years experience managing IT projects
• IT Project team / staff management
• Experience managing implementation vendors
• 5+ years managing public sector projects (desirable)
• Experience working with public safety/law enforcement agencies (desirable)
• Stakeholder management skills
• Financial management of IT projects >$1M
• Project management methodologies (e.g. hybrid, agile, scrum, etc.)
• Public Safety domain expertise (desirable)
• Bachelor's Degree; Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Local candidates only - onsite presence may be required