Business Readiness Project Manager

About the Role

This position serves as the Retirement Insurance System Enhancement (RISE) Agency Outreach Project Manager, focusing on employer and agency readiness for system implementation.

Responsibilities

Agency/Employer Outreach

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan for Agency/Employer Outreach activities, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal teams and RISE solution vendor to align outreach efforts with system implementation phases.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and external employers/agencies, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Design and execute a Communication Plan to educate agencies/employers on upcoming changes, technical specifications, and timelines.
• Establish and manage an Employer Advisory Group to gather feedback and guide outreach strategies.
• Oversee development and delivery of training materials and sessions to ensure employers understand new reporting processes and system functionality.
• Manage coordinated testing processes, including test interfaces and issue resolution.
• Track progress of employer certification for compliance with new file layouts and system requirements.
• Identify potential risks related to employer/agency readiness and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and resolve issues promptly to maintain project timelines and quality standards.

Business Procedures and Training

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan for Business Procedure and Training activities, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal teams and RISE solution vendor to align efforts with system implementation phases.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and solution vendor on training efforts.
• Oversee development and delivery of training materials and sessions to ensure organization staff understand new business procedures.
• Manage training efforts between solution vendor and organization and internal efforts within the organization.
• Identify potential risks related to organization readiness and develop mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 20+ years of project management experience.
• 10+ years of pension industry experience.
• 2+ years of employer outreach experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• 1+ years of project management experience leading testing and training.

Pay

$119.00/hour (W2 contract).

Schedule

• 6-month contract with opportunity for extension.
• Remote or hybrid in Austin, TX (78701).

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 60 days.
• Option to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Priority placement for qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities.
• Weekly pay via direct deposit.

All employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.