ITS53ProjManEHSFY14005ProjectManagerTechnical.doc

Specifications for ITS53 Staff Augmentation Posting

[Document Number: ITS53_ProjMan-EHS-FY14-005] [Project Manager] X New Posting __ RePosting: __ No suitable resumes received, reposted with no changes (please do not resubmit resumes)

__ Reposted with skill set edits

__ Reposted with different title, higher maximum rate

General Requirements:

CORI requirements: _X_MUST BE COMPLETED

__ Other (including special requirements):

Interview requirements: __x in person

__ Other:

Total number of positions sought: _1_ Maximum acceptable hourly rate: $_90 May be filled PRIOR TO CLOSE DATE: _x_Yes __No Additional Resume Submission Specifications and Requirements:

· Maximum number of resumes per ITS53 Vendors: 4

· Resumes must be emailed to: EOHHS-ITContractorResumes@MassMail.State.MA.US

· The subject line of the email must read: ITS53_ProjMan-EHS-FY14-005

· No phone calls please – email questions to: ___ kara.banderier@state.ma.us

· Indicate on resume if candidate is presently working for another State Agency or has worked for another State Agency within the past 12 months (if so, indicate State Agency name)

· Include candidate Pay Rate in the email that accompanies the resume

· Rates are all-inclusive (travel and any additional expenses are included in the rate)

· Exclusive right to represent

· Third party status

Worksite Address: 100 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA Contract Length: June 30, 2014 Project(s) Duration: end of project Hours per Week: 40 Submission Deadline: January 31, 2014 Other Schedule Related:

Rate Card Title from the Rate Card posted on Comm-PASS:

Position Summary:

Technical Project Manager

Reporting to the EOHHS Director of Technology, and Chief Enterprise Architect, the ‘AIMS & MDM Technical Project Manager’ manages projects and teams serving Access and Identity Management, and Master Data Management Systems.

The Technical Project Manager must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with diverse audiences, in both oral and written contexts, and should be comfortable giving and receiving feedback. Must be familiar with project management principles and able to take initiative.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Define project requirements with key business stakeholders.

· Work closely with the Chief Enterprise Architect on project needs, follow-ups, and next steps from key project meetings.

· Review deliverables, and report issues.

· Manage multiple projects with varying priorities and conflicts.

· Identify risks and issues related to project implementation.

· Coordinate project activities for adherence to project plan and goals.

· Monitor results against established timelines, deliverables, tasks, dependencies, and associated technical specifications.

· Develop detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, project checklists and budgets to meet established time frames, funding limitations and staffing availability.

· Prepare comprehensive supporting plans in the areas of quality control, risk management, change management, testing and other associated project management areas.

· Manage project development process to include monitoring project scope and change control processes.

· Perform work in association with industry recognized standards, guidelines, and practices.

· Adhere to established Federal and Commonwealth policy and procedures with respect to project management methodology quality assurance and other related standards.

Required Qualifications:

· Minimum (5) five years of extensive hands-on experience with project management as the project manager with full accountability and financial responsibility.

· Minimum (3) five years of IT experience in one or more technical roles.

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

· Experience with project management for large IT system implementations.

· Experience in writing RFRs, vendor technical evaluation, negotiation, and selection process.

· Experience in vendor deliverable review.

· Ability to track project performance and identify and implement corrective action plans for project deliverables off target.

· Experience in managing technical teams. Ability to identify IT implementation risks and issues in a proactive manner. Able to work with diverse IT staff on common vision and implementation.

· Ability to provide guidance to and work closely with Architecture Team on tactical and strategic improvements to enhance system functions and performance.

· Ability to translate and communicate technical concepts, information, plans, and procedures to both technical personnel and non-IT business users.

· Ability to liaise with business owners on technology/technical options that impact decision-making taking their input and aligning with technical deliverables.

· Ability to lead project IT procurement decisions for hardware and software.

· Knowledge and demonstrated ability to conduct detailed planning, and to perform risk assessments and their associated risk mitigation actions.

· Knowledge of the related IT standards and software (i.e., Microsoft office-Excel, Word, PowerPoint, project management tools).

· Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills.

· Ability to multi-task and flexibly adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment,

· Conflict resolution, consensus building and mediation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate.

· Experience managing projects and teams for Identity/ Access Management, and/or Master Data Management solutions, or J2EE implementations is a huge plus.

· Experience in health care related systems.

· Experience working in a public sector setting.

· Individual with energetic, can-do approach to work, who tracks and follows up on tasks independently, who seeks out additional work, who recommends ways to improve upon current activities

· Individual who has served in this capacity in a systems design and development environment, who responds quickly and with high quality, and has very strong written and verbal communication skills.

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