Project Manager 1

Title: Project Manager 1 (Short-Term Assignment through 12/31/2025)

Location: Remote with minimal onsite consultation in Delaware, as needed

Overview:

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead a short-term IT modernization project focused on upgrading and integrating existing systems. This role will involve collaboration with internal stakeholders and oversight of vendor partners to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the project manager for an IT modernization effort involving business process understanding, system analysis, data mapping, and integration planning.
• Oversee and manage subcontracted vendors performing database upgrades, including planning, analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation.
• Ensure timely delivery of all work tasks as outlined in the project plan.
• Capture, monitor, and report required project management metrics.
• Manage changes to project scope following established change control processes.
• Adjust and revise estimates as necessary, ensuring client approval of all changes.
• Track project progress and manage milestones to maintain the schedule; initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare regular status reports for project stakeholders and leadership.
• Organize and manage multiple concurrent work efforts across application teams.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan.
• Conduct final project evaluations and facilitate approval reviews with stakeholders upon completion.
• Tailor and maintain all project templates and documentation.
• Schedule and oversee status reviews, peer reviews, quality assurance activities, and other project governance processes.

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience with IT and network security concepts.
• 2–5 years of experience coordinating between vendors and IT departments.
• 2–5 years of experience facilitating meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and working with remote teams is a plus.