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2 submittals allowed.
2 year Contract, maybe longer
Pay Rate: $75.00hr
100% Remote
The State of North Dakota is looking for a senior level Technical Debt Project Manager.
- The position is full-time and fully remote.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The right candidates for this role are candidates who have worked as a PM where they specifically worked with the retirement of Mainframe Technologies and with the management of technical debt (if they've done this in a state government environment - even better). If your candidates have not done this specific PM work, don't have it clearly defined as to where, how, and when they did this work on their resumes, and can't speak to this experience in detail, please do not submit them as they are not the right fits for this role.
North Dakota Health and Human Services (NDHHS or HHS) has received funding for the removal of twenty-seven applications from their portfolio that are currently using technology that is no longer supported and/or running on the State of ND?s Mainframe system. The State is working towards sunsetting the Mainframe altogether and HHS has a need for a Project Manager (PM) or otherwise known as the ?HHS Technical Debt PM?, to coordinate the sunset of these twenty-seven (27) applications. The work involves coordination between IT and Business Stakeholders to incorporate existing solutions, develop new solutions, change IT processes and reduce technical debt and remove all data and from Mainframe IBM Z-Series storage like COBOL, DB2 and ADABAS.
The HHS Technical Debt PM would manage all aspects of the work including management of vendors, costs, and assigned (temporary) staff.
The HHS Technical Debt PM will work closely with the large IT Project Manager (PM) and Large Project Oversight Project Manager (LPO PM) because a successful project requires more than oversight; it requires operational expertise, real-time leadership, and a focus on compliance, team performance, and quality assurance.
Qualifications:
? Proven experience in project management, specifically in managing technical debt.
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
? Strong problem-solving abilities to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues.
? Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams.
? Risk management skills in identifying and mitigating risks associated with technical debt.
Required Skills
Previous experience in retirement of Mainframe Technologies as a Project Manager
10 years' experience managing IT projects
5 years' in software development, systems architecture, IT infrastructure and troubleshooting
Proficiency in methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
Preferred Skills
State government experience as a PM for the retirement of Mainframe Technologies
ScrumMaster
GIAC Project Manager or Technical Project Management
In addition to requirements above, a successful candidate must possess the following soft skills:
Communication: Facilitate clear and effective communication with teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding of project goals and progress.
Problem-Solving: Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues, providing innovative solutions to mitigate technical debt.
Leadership: Lead and manage cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving project success.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with technical debt, ensuring project stability and continuity.
Required Skills.....
Experience managing IT projects
Required
10
Years
Experience in project management specific to the management of technical debt
Required
Previous experience in retirement of Mainframe Technologies as a Project Manager
Required
5
Years
Software development, systems architecture, IT infrastructure and troubleshooting
Required
5
Years
Proficiency in methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
Required
5
Years
State government experience specifically as a PM for the retirement of Mainframe Technologies
Highly desired
5
Years
ScrumMaster knowledge
Highly desired
5
Years
GIAC Project Manager or Technical Project Management knowledge
Highly desired
5
Years
Exceptional communication skills are required for this position.
Required
Have you completed and submitted the Right to Represent form, making sure to do so exactly as instructed? The form is located at
NOTE: a link to your candidate's LinkedIn Profile.
For remote work, candidate must have the ability to successfully work remotely - this includes having their own laptop/PC to be utilized for the contract work, a working webcam, and appropriate high speed internet connectivity. Specific laptop requirements will be confirmed by client. Please confirm you have discussed these requirements with the candidate and they accept the requirements.
Please summarize HERE IN YOUR RESPONSE where, when, and how your candidate worked as a PM managing the retirement of Mainframe Technologies AND where, when, and how your candidate worked as a PM managing technical debt. If this summary isn't provided, your candidate will not be considered for screening.
Remote candidates must be located within the US and must be able to work on the client's Central Time Zone business hours.
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