Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Russell Tobin is recruiting for a leading public-sector organization seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager. The role leads complex IT and software development projects from planning through delivery, managing teams, stakeholders, risks, budgets, schedules, requirements, and technology initiatives involving Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure DevOps, and Azure Cloud.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee complex IT projects from planning through delivery, ensuring scope, requirements, schedules, and deliverables are met
- Manage internal and external project teams, resources, risks, budgets, quality, and project timelines
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, deliverables, and release plans
- Lead software development initiatives using Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Manage projects involving Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure DevOps, and Azure Cloud technologies
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, release plans, project documentation, and status reporting
- Identify and mitigate project risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions when needed
- Support requirements analysis, change management, change control, quality assurance, and systems integration activities
- Conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and other project-related research as needed
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, standards, and procedures
- Coordinate project reviews, presentations, briefings, training, and customer documentation
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and delivery of IT products, services, and systems
- Manage large and complex IT projects using established project management principles, methodologies, and tools
- Lead project teams and coordinate activities across business, technology, and external stakeholders
- Define and manage project scope, requirements, milestones, schedules, and deliverables
- Apply Agile/Scrum methodologies to software development projects
- Manage projects involving Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure DevOps, and Azure Cloud
- Monitor project performance, resources, risks, quality, and timelines
- Lead requirements analysis, risk management, quality assurance, and change control activities
- Develop project plans, schedules, release plans, and supporting documentation
- Conduct project research, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and planning activities
- Identify issues, implement corrective actions, and drive problem resolution
- Ensure project activities comply with applicable policies, standards, regulations, and procedures
- Coordinate project reviews, presentations, stakeholder briefings, training, and documentation
- Support systems integration, information technology architecture, infrastructure, and systems life-cycle activities
- Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, department leadership, technical teams, and customers
- Promote continuous improvement and effective project delivery practices
Skills
- Strong project management, leadership, planning, and organizational skills
- Strong experience managing complex IT and software development projects
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development life cycles
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure DevOps, and Azure Cloud
- Strong requirements analysis and risk management skills
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, team-building, and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of quality assurance, systems integration, information technology architecture, and infrastructure
- Understanding of business process reengineering, financial management, contracting/procurement, and cost-benefit analysis
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, resources, risks, and deadlines
- Strong customer-service orientation and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Minimum of 7 years of experience applying project management principles, methods, techniques, and tools
- At least 4 years of experience serving as a Senior Project Manager on large or complex IT projects
- 3+ years of experience with software development projects
- 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
- 3+ years of experience with Azure DevOps
- 3+ years of experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- 1+ year of experience with Azure Cloud
- Experience with requirements analysis, risk management, quality assurance, change management, and systems integration
- Experience developing project plans, schedules, release plans, and project documentation
- Experience managing internal and external IT project teams and coordinating with senior stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree required
- Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis
- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is required and cannot be substituted with additional experience
- This is a remote position available to candidates residing in California or a nearby state
Benefits
- Remote position available to candidates residing in California or a nearby state.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Supplemental coverage, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity.
- 401(k) retirement savings.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Identity theft protection.
- Legal support.
- Auto and home insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
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