Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Remote Duration: Long Term Job Summary Oversee and manage assigned projects to ensure timely, on-scope, and on-budget delivery in alignment with State-approved methodologies and objectives. Demonstrate strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, maintaining professional conduct at all times. Organize, archive, and maintain all project documentation within State-designated repositories. Develop, update, and manage project schedules, including weekly coordination and updates with vendors. Prepare and deliver detailed project status reports and maintain risk/issue logs using State project management tools (PPMT, Azure DevOps). Facilitate and manage all project-related meetings (status, risk/issue, planning, change review, etc.), including agenda and minute preparation. Support and manage the State's procurement process as related to project activities. Create, update, and track project budgets and expenditures in State-required formats. Track project decisions, action items, deliverables, and approvals using established matrices and State tools. Coordinate with State IT Portfolio Manager and governance committees for review and formal acceptance of changes to project scope, schedule, budget, risk, or resources. Ensure successful completion and State acceptance of all vendor deliverables (Deliverable Expectation Documents, Deliverable Acceptance Forms). Conduct project lessons learned activities, produce reports, and complete project closeout documentation. Maintain required certifications and training (PMP Certification, HIPAA compliance). Use Microsoft Office Suite (v2007 or newer), Azure DevOps, Adobe PDF, and other State-accepted formats for all project management tasks. Ensure adherence to all State policies regarding personnel employment status, supervision, and compliance with federal, State, and local employment-related tax requirements.