CAPS Project Manager

Our client, a leading provider of computing, applications management, IT procurement, network, and telecommunications services to public organizations, is looking to hire a CAPS Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities
. The CAPS Project Manager will report to the CAPS Senior Manager of Technical Solutions. Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for managing short term projects that predominantly impact the CAPS program.

. These projects will have technical, policy, and process requirements that may impact multiple programs, workstreams, and systems.

. This position creates project plans using appropriate project management methodologies with input from primary stakeholders.

. This position will use project plans to coordinate resources, assess and communicate progress and quality, and ensure project milestones and timelines are met as established in the plan.

. Leads project planning sessions with multiple stakeholders and subject matter experts.
. Selects and uses project management methodologies backed by modern software approaches such as SAFe, SCRUM, and Agile.
. Coordinates staff and other resources as needed.
. Manages overall coordination of projects from planning through implementation.
. Sets and manages project scope, priorities, deadlines, and deliverable schedules.

. Facilitates discussion and consensus among various project stakeholders.

. Creates project plans and manages and tracks progress.

. Uses the best project management methodology for the project.
. Ensures project milestones and deadlines are met.
. Manages and mitigates risks and issues.
. Designs and facilitates contracts and agreements.
. Responsible for contract and vendor management activities.

. Creates reports and presentations for project status; presents to management and leadership.

. Serves as a member of CAPS Program Administration unit and supports the work of other team members as

needed.

Requirements and Skills
. Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of recent relevant project management experience, with a progression in responsibility AND eligibility to sit for Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Preferred
. Experience working with data systems and acting as a liaison between business users and technical staff.
. Experience managing projects automating and documenting business processes.
. Experience coordinating multiple complex projects simultaneously.
. Experience organizing and analyzing data to inform decision making.
. Knowledge of or experience with Georgia Gateway Integrated Eligibility System.
. Advanced skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

. Knowledge of eligibility requirements and systems.
. Experience measuring staff effort related to user stories and tasks surrounding testing, development, and any other part of a typical technical strategy or implementation project
. Understanding of business user needs, and ability to translate those needs to technical staff that are responsible for the coding and development of data systems.
. Understanding of how data systems interact.
. Intermediate or advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
. Intermediate skills in SharePoint and relational databases.
. Understanding and use of document management and version control.
. Ability to execute high quality customer service by anticipating customer needs, providing services accurately, in a respectful and timely manner, and establishing and maintaining effective contact and follow through with customers.
. Ability to develop and maintain positive work relationships.
. Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a team member.
. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and organizational skills.
. Ability to organize and evaluate data to drive decision making.
. Ability to work with diverse communities and sensitivity to needs and concerns of various cultural groups.
. Remote IT Project Manager in Enterprise Environment
. Remote C-Level Project Presentations

Work Schedule: 100% Remote, prefer Atlanta area candidate

Who is Calance?
Calance is a global IT company with operations in the United States, Canada and India. Over the years, Calance has grown organically and has acquired numerous successful IT Services firms along the way. As a result, the company today is a mix of diverse cultures, talents and expertise that collaborate globally to bring our best capabilities and thinking to clients. Calance also offers benefits which includes Medical, Dental, Vision care and 401K.

Calance – the place to grow.
www.calance.com