Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Taraki is seeking a highly experienced Certified Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead a large-scale Child Care Systems Modernization initiative. This strategic leadership role focuses on planning, procurement, governance, stakeholder coordination, and execution of a multi-year technology modernization program.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the modernization roadmap and implementation strategy
- Assess current business processes, technology landscape, and organizational readiness
- Identify project risks, dependencies, and executive decision points
- Recommend phased implementation, procurement, and organizational change strategies
- Lead procurement planning and strategy development
- Prepare RFIs, RFPs, Statements of Work (SOWs), and procurement documentation
- Evaluate vendor proposals and support contract negotiations
- Establish governance models and vendor performance expectations
- Coordinate business, finance, procurement, policy, and technology teams
- Facilitate executive-level meetings and strategic decision-making
- Develop governance frameworks, reporting processes, and escalation procedures
- Prepare executive briefings, status reports, and strategic recommendations
- Develop project charters, work plans, risk registers, issue logs, and implementation frameworks
- Support business requirements gathering and future-state operating models
- Recommend staffing strategies and implementation readiness plans
- Establish the foundation for successful transition into implementation
Skills
- 15+ years managing large enterprise technology projects
- 15+ years developing project plans, charters, status reports, and project artifacts
- 10+ years of procurement planning experience
- 12+ years preparing executive briefings and written reports
- 12+ years using MS Project (or equivalent project management tools)
- Significant experience leading large-scale technology modernization or digital transformation initiatives
- Experience managing complex technology procurements and multi-vendor environments
- Strong experience with vendor selection, contract negotiation, and governance
- Excellent written, verbal communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills
- PMP Certification (or equivalent Project Management Certification) is REQUIRED at the time of submission
- Candidate must be physically located in the United States
- Wisconsin residency required or willingness to relocate within 30 days before the start date
- Candidate must be available during Central Standard Time (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST) business hours
- Personal equipment required for remote work (Windows or Mac supported)
- Three business references required (one supervisory reference)
- Background check, onboarding documentation, and security training required
- Experience with Human Services, Child Care, Public Assistance, Licensing, Grants Management, or other Government Systems
- Experience modernizing legacy systems
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, Agile delivery, modular procurement, and governance frameworks
Benefits
- 90–100% Remote (Occasional onsite meetings may be required with notice)
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