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IV & V Project Manager - Public Sector (State & Local Government) – 1099/Contract

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Freelance

Experience:

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

10+ years in ERP project management, Bachelor's degree in technical field, MBA or advanced degrees desirable, Strong knowledge of IT standards, PMP certification preferred.

Key responsabilities:

Lead assessment and monitoring of ERP projects.
Validate project management documentation is complete.
Ensure project delivery is within scope and budget.
Monitor risks and report project progress.
Review and provide feedback on project deliverables.

ISG (Information Services Group) Information Technology & Services Large https://www.isg-one.com/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Description

IV & V Project Manager - Public Sector (State & Local Government) – 1099/Contract

Wanted: dynamic and creative individuals ready to connect with a like-minded team. You’ll enjoy all the autonomy you need to help our clients make their digital infrastructure faster and more effective. Free reign for free spirits doesn’t mean you’ve got to go it alone. Over 1400 teammates from around the globe are eager to help you out when things get down to wire. That means you’ll be able to thrive in an organization with a team that supports you and welcomes everyone’s ideas – whether a partner, consultant, or analyst. So, get ready to kickstart your career with a team that’s connected – connected by freedom.

Position Overview

This is a 1099/Contract role.

The independent, verification and validation (IV&V) Project Manager (PM) will lead the assessment and monitoring of an ERP implementation project. Overall, the IV&V PM will evaluate and assess, project goals, objectives, project management guidelines, project standards, project scope, risk identification and mitigation, quality management, project budget, reporting and documentation. The IV&V PM will confirm or assess that client staff and contracted resources are leveraged effectively across the project. In addition the IV&V PM will review and provide feedback on project deliverables. Finally, the IV&V PM is responsible for reviewing and reporting on the project work plan, monitoring activities of the services vendor team, timelines, and risks, and has overall responsibility for reporting on status of project activities, milestones, and deliverables

Responsibilities

General

Assess project delivery;
Monitor that the project is effectively resourced and manages relationships with a wide range of groups;

Implementation

Check that all required project management documents are developed, completed and signed off at the appropriate review gate;
Validate that all written deliverables provided by the Vendor Implementation Project Manager are stored in the appropriate network folders and archived as necessary;
Review and provide feedback on deliverables
Hold project management accountable through oversight and reporting for completing the Implementation Project on time, within scope, within budget and according to the required quality standard (with agreed specifications)
Audit project change request process and confirm the approval process for requests submitted by the Vendor Implementation Project Manager.
Monitor potential Implementation project risks, opportunities, and issues that may impact the project
Monitor issue resolution risk management with input from the State Project Managers
Report project progress, budget and status to the appropriate levels (e.g., Executive Sponsor, Executive Council, Steering Committee) and recommending corrective action when necessary
Review the detailed Project Plan and supporting tracking schedules on an ongoing basis and documenting noted issues and concerns with project progress in accordance with the Project Plan

Required Skillsets

This is a remote position based in the US with up to 50% travel
10+years recent experience with managing large, complex ERP projects, SaaS preferred.
Ability to provide high level expertise across a broad range of business and IT related subject matter areas
Experience working with various IT industry standards (i.e., ITIL, COBIT, CMMI)
Experience managing large IT budgets
Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas in easy to understand business terms to all levels of management including senior leaders
Possesses strong analytical, organizational, team, and task management skills
Ability to make decisions at the project team level and properly escalate those decisions that cannot be resolved on a timely basis
Experience with one or more of the following functional areas: Financial Management, Purchasing or HR/Payroll/Talent Management
Demonstrates working knowledge with MS-Office suite of software applications and tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, MS-Outlook, MS Project

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a technical or scientific field
MBA or other advanced degree(s) desirable
PMP preferred

At ISG, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ISG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description may not be a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time and/or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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