Contract Project Manager
: Job Details :

Job ID Number

R3984

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Hybrid

Job Summary

As the Contract Project Manager, you will be responsible for serving as the primary contact person for the Contractor and will have decision-making authority regarding system changes, budget approvals, and change requests

Job Description

We are looking for a Contract Project Manager to serve as the primary contact person for the Contractor and will have decision-making authority regarding system changes, budget approvals, and change requests. This position will be full-time and hybrid.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and ensure the successful execution and delivery of the implementation project

• Act as the primary contact person for the Contractor, facilitating communication and coordination

• Make decisions on behalf of the Contractor related to system changes, budget approvals, and change requests

• Manage the design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of the system

• Ensure all project milestones and deliverables are met on time and within budget

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align project goals with business objectives

• Provide regular updates and reports on project status to senior management

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations

• Develop and maintain a Project Management Plan (PMP) for review and approval according to the implementation schedule

• Develop and submit a Project Communications Plan for review and approval, addressing all formal and informal communications

• Oversee the development and maintenance of a Quality Management Plan (QMP) covering all aspects of the work

• Oversee and manage all subcontractor work

What You'll Need

Required:

• Minimum of 5 recent years of relevant experience in project management, particularly in system implementation projects

• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects and leading cross-functional teams

• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to manage budgets and change requests

• Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and other project management frameworks

• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks

• Expertise in managing project budgets and forecasting financial needs

• Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts with subcontractors

• Ability to create and manage a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

• Proficiency in creating and interpreting Gantt charts to visualize project timelines

• Understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) to identify the sequence of crucial steps that determine the project duration

• Efficiently allocate resources to ensure tasks are completed on schedule

• Strong skills in managing time effectively to keep the project on track

• Expertise in implementing QC and QA procedures

• Expertise in managing change and ensuring smooth transitions during project phases

• Efficiently allocate and manage resources to ensure project success

• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans to achieve project goals

• Use of performance metrics to track project progress and make data-driven decisions

• Proficient in utilizing Project Management tools such as Azure DevOps or JIRA for tracking work throughout the SDLC

• Highly organized to manage project documentation and ensure compliance with standards

• PMI, Project Management Professional (PMP) is required

Preferred:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), a plus

• Experience with tolling systems or transportation infrastructure projects is a plus

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to ...@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

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