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Apex Informatics

Project Manager

Apex Informatics, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants The Project Manager works with Agency and State level executives, software vendors, service providers, and business directors to implement changes to the environment. Responsibilities

Under general supervision, manages and/or coordinates all project tasks necessary to migrate mainframe applications to the AWS Cloud Manages and/or provides project management consultation for all aspects of the project through the project management and software development life cycle Works closely with the resource manager, vendor, business analysts, and subject matter experts on the various system support teams Manages the project as scoped by the project steering committee Manages schedules, risks, issues and interdependencies with understanding of on premise and cloud technologies During initiation, helps clients determine the best approaches for reaching objectives; during planning, develops project management tools including plans for scope management, risk management, communications, change control, and performance measurement and tracking. Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project During execution, monitors performance and reports to management project status and pertinent issues, including major milestones and potential project risks Provides continuing direction to the project team, conducts status meetings, assesses proposed changes in scope, and recommends courses of action to project sponsors during the execution phase Near the end of the project, uses the product verification process to ensure that the project has delivered what the client expected and performs a lesson learned for all projects Promote and support Project Management Office policies and processes Job Duties

Works with Office of Information Technology Leadership to identify specific opportunities or weaknesses within assigned projects and make specific project performance improvement changes to structures, processes, or people Briefs and presents project status to Agency and State level executives Works with the project steering committee and senior project management Develops time and cost estimates, project plans/schedules, and budgets Works with security, architectural and quality assurance teams to utilize established system standards, procedures, and quality objectives Oversees and controls ongoing costs, schedules, resources, scope, and risks Directs project team members to take necessary action steps to achieve the goals and objectives of the project Facilitates critical process assessments and redesign for process improvements Chairs, manages, or facilitates project kickoff meetings, communicating individual roles and project expectations Develops and maintains a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors, and key clients Ensure that all project team members have the tools and training required to perform effectively Manage scope by using a variety of data sources to support project negotiations related to time, cost, and/or quality Develops, monitors, coordinates and oversees project activities, such as scheduling, tracking, and reporting; leads change efforts impacting own projects Monitors project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule. Identify ways to resolve schedule issues. Keeps management aware of the situation Assesses variances from the project plan, gathers metrics, and develops and implements changes as necessary to ensure that the project remains within specified scope and is within time, cost, and quality objectives Conduct formal review with business sponsor at project completion to confirm acceptance and satisfaction Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field or specialized training and seven years of IT project management experience PMP certification from PMI or equivalent certification 7 years' experience leading projects of moderate to high complexity Basic understanding of Mainframe system operations Experience and knowledge migrating on-premises applications to cloud environment Executive level written and oral communication skills Hands-on expert experience with MS O365 applications Experience working with the state government Preferred Qualifications

Experience within the last 5 years leading/coordinating vendor managed projects Master's degree in related field or specialized training and seven years of IT project management experience Experience in Health and Human Services Systems, eligibility projects and business processes Experience working in an Enterprise outsourced environment Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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