Certified Project Manager IV/Sr.

Position Overview

The direct client is seeking a highly experienced Certified Project Manager IV / Strategic Consultant to lead a multi-year Child Care Systems Modernization Initiative. The role involves strategic leadership, hands-on execution, and foundational work for a large-scale modernization program.

Top Required Skills

• Large-Scale Project Management Experience (15+ years)
• Development of Project Management Artifacts (15+ years)
• Project Plans
• Project Charters
• Status Reports
• Risk Registers
• Issue Logs
• Implementation Plans
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Procurement Planning Experience (10+ years)
• Technology Modernization / Digital Transformation Experience
• Vendor Selection and Contract Negotiation Experience
• Multi-Vendor Environment Management
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading enterprise technology modernization or digital transformation initiatives
• Proven experience developing and managing complex technology procurements
• Strong background in:
• Vendor evaluation and selection
• Contract negotiations
• Procurement strategies
• Vendor governance
• Experience managing large, cross-functional programs involving multiple business and technology teams
• Strong knowledge of:
• Project management methodologies
• Change management practices
• Systems implementation methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate executive-level decision-making and stakeholder alignment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with government or public sector modernization initiatives
• Experience supporting:
• Human services systems
• Child care systems
• Public assistance programs
• Licensing systems
• Grants management platforms
• Experience modernizing legacy applications
• Experience with:
• Cloud-based platforms
• Modular procurement strategies
• Agile delivery methodologies
• Enterprise governance frameworks

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Modernization Leadership
• Develop and maintain an overall modernization roadmap and implementation strategy
• Assess: Current business processes, existing technology systems, organizational readiness, modernization requirements
• Identify: Program risks, dependencies, critical decisions requiring executive involvement
• Recommend phased approaches for: Procurement, Implementation, Organizational change management, Business transformation, Procurement & Vendor Management
• Create and coordinate: Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Procurement documentation
• Evaluate vendor proposals and provide recommendations
• Support contract negotiations
• Advise leadership on: Vendor selection, Contracting approaches, Governance structures
• Establish vendor performance expectations and accountability measures
• Governance & Stakeholder Management
• Coordinate activities across: Business teams, Technology teams, Finance, Procurement, Policy stakeholders
• Facilitate executive decision-making and stakeholder alignment
• Develop: Governance structures, Decision frameworks, Reporting processes, Escalation procedures
• Prepare: Executive briefings, Project status reports, Strategic recommendations
• Project Development & Readiness
• Identify resource needs and recommend staffing models
• Develop key project deliverables: Project Charters, Work Plans, Risk Registers, Issue Logs, Implementation Frameworks
• Support: Business requirements gathering, Process improvement initiatives, Future-state operating models
• Establish transition plans from planning into implementation

Expected Outcomes

• First 12 Months: Establish Modernization roadmap, Procurement strategy, Governance structure, Operational framework, Implementation readiness plan
• First 24 Months: Successful delivery of the initial modernization implementation phase

Minimum Experience Requirements

• Years Project Management of Large Initiatives: 15+
• Years Development of Project Artifacts: 15+
• Years Procurement Planning: 10+
• Years Written Reports Preparation: 12+
• Years Executive Briefings: 12+
• Years Strong Communication Skills: 12+
• Years MS Project or Equivalent: 12+
• Years Project Manager Responsibilities: 12+

Position Details

• Work Arrangement: 90–100% Remote with occasional onsite requirements
• Duration: Through 06/30/2027 with potential extensions
• Max Bill Rate: $55 to $65/hour
• Work Schedule: Candidate must be available during CST business hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST (or hours determined by the hiring manager)

Company Information

#INDTS TeamSoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.