Job Description :
Client: State of GA - Direct
Rate: Market
new position 08/06 - SGA_PM_858
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA
Duration: 9 Months
Position Type: Contract
Interview Type: In-Person
Required Skills:
· Communication skills both verbal and written Advanced 5-6 yrs Yes
· Microsoft Office Advanced 4-5 yrs Yes
· MS Project Advanced 4-5 yrs Yes
· PMP Certification Advanced Yes
· Presentation skills Advanced 4-5 yrs Yes
· Project management Expert 4-5 yrs Yes
· SharePoint Advanced 4-5 yrs Yes
· Team work Advanced 4-5 yrs Yes
Job Description:
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), DHS Georgia Gateway Project Management Office, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Georgia Gateway Trading Partner Implementation Project Manager in Atlanta, Georgia. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and successful implementation of all interfaces required for the new Georgia Gateway system. Georgia Gateway is an integrated eligibility system that provides statewide administration of public assistance programs including Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, WIC and Child Care. The new Georgia Gateway has approximately 137 interfaces that span federal, state, and 3rd party systems.
Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, manages and/or coordinates all project tasks as assigned by the Senior Georgia Gateway Project Manager and the Georgia Gateway Project Director.
Oversees/coordinates the technical aspects required for end-to-end implementation of each interface.
Works closely with the Georgia Gateway business partners, Georgia Gateway vendor, trading partners, subject matter experts and technical support teams to identify, track, and resolve issues/risks.
Assist with and or coordinates trouble shooting of system issues/defects related to end-to-end processing of interfaces.
Monitors performance and reports to management project status and pertinent issues, including major milestones and potential project risks.
Provides continuing direction to the project team, conducts status meetings, assesses proposed changes in scope, and recommends courses of action to project leadership and sponsors.
Job Duties/Skills:
Develops time and cost estimates, project plans/schedules, and budgets. Oversees and controls ongoing costs, schedules, resources, scope, and risks
Directs project support team members to take necessary action steps to achieve the goals and objectives of the project
Work with the senior project management to resource the tasks of the project
Works with senior project management to Identify specific opportunities or weakness within assigned projects and makes specific change recommendations to structures, processes, or people to improve project performance.
Provides work direction and leadership to assigned projects, including scheduling, assignment of work, and review of project efforts
Monitors project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule.
Identify ways to resolve schedule issues. Keeps management aware of the situation.
Strong analytical skills; able to assist with methodical root cause analysis and troubleshoot technical issues
Highly adaptable in a dynamic work environment
Accustomed to working in an environment driven by high standards for service and system delivery
Excellent team player; self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised
Ability to plan and maintain schedules
Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for solving problems and obtaining solutions
Self-motivated, proactive, able to work under stressful conditions
Demonstrate customer focus with proven ability to resolve customer issues appropriately
Ability to multitask and prioritize
“Mission Oriented”
Demonstrated Ability to Drive to Results
Demonstrated Ability to Motivate Others to Deliver on Critical Project Deadlines
Understanding of and Experience with a Matrixed Reporting Relationship
Consulting Background an Asset
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Five years technical IT project management or equivalent IT leadership experience.
Experience within the last 3 years leading or coordinating vendor managed projects
PMP certification from PMI or equivalent certification and or training
3 years’ experience leading projects of moderate to high complexity (must have occurred in the last 5 years
Experience with WebMethods
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Hands-on experience with MS Project, SharePoint, and MS Office
Preferred Qualifications:
Human Services experience
Experience working in state government
Experience working in an outsourced environment