Project Manager / Public Sector (CA)

Description & Requirements

Are you a seasoned project management professional with a passion for driving impactful change in the public sector? We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead large systems projects and facilitate collaboration within our virtual team.

With a minimum of seven years in project management and extensive experience in organizational change, risk assessment, and business process modeling, you will play a critical role in supporting public sector initiatives that serve vulnerable populations across California.

If you're looking for an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work alongside talented colleagues, and make a tangible difference in communities, we want to hear from you!'

Preferred location: state of California

Secondary Location: States in the Pacific Time Zone

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Complete cost allocation plans for assigned clients.

- Obtain contract renewals for multiple clients.

- Manage relationships with multiple clients as well as project staff responsible for projects.

- Support leadership in ensuring that the project is delivered to specifications, on time and within budget.

- Track the status and due dates of projects.

- Collaborate with project managers on various initiatives and projects to track progress and provide support as necessary.

- Facilitate regular meetings and reviews.

- Adhere to contract requirements and comply with all corporate policies and procedures.

- Evaluate employee performance and recommend employees' needs and development opportunities to leadership.

Required Qualifications:

Be available to work remotely in a virtual team and office environment and travel to client locations in California as needed.

A minimum of seven (7) years of Project Management experience for large systems projects

A minimum of five (5) years of experience directly related to large public sector projects that include industry-standard and best practices

A minimum of five (5) years experience with organizational change management

A minimum of five (5) years of assessing and analyzing project health

A minimum of five (5) years managing project risks and developing mitigation strategies

Highly proficient in business process modeling and analysis

Experience within state government

Experience working with multiple teams.

Experience leading projects and/or facilitating standing workgroup/workstream meetings and collaboration sessions.

Recent project experience with a public sector agency serving vulnerable populations

Strong interpersonal and team-building skills, as well as an understanding of client relationship building are essential

Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal.

Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment focused on learning, opportunities for impact, and collaboration with colleagues.

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