[xrecnet] GDOT IT Project Manager (727182)/// Atlanta, GA(Hybrid)

GDOT IT Project Manager (727182)
Atlanta, GA(Hybrid)

5 Months

 

Short Description:

 

Under limited supervision, manages projects through the full life cycle from project definition and approval through implementation and evaluation of all project deliverables. Provides guidance to the project team. May also serve in a lead role.

 

Complete Description:

 

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) seeks a Project Manager (PM) who will be primarily assigned to oversee contracted and outsourced IT development efforts. As time permits, PM may be assigned to manage internal IT Projects.

 

The PM will work within the GDOT Office of IT Applications, reporting to IT Management. PM will primarily ensure that GDOT and vendor/contractor obligations, including compliance, are met on executed contracts. PM will manage multiple COTS and custom application and data/database projects/contracts for implementation on-premise, hybrid, SaaS, etc. within an enterprise class IT environment. Work will encompass small to complex efforts covering a variety of technology and business functions. Projects will primarily involve implementing new technology or enhancing existing products. PM will work within a weak matrix organization, with limited authority over resources/approvals. PM will provide leadership for project team members to achieve goals/objectives. PM will directly engage with suppliers, vendors, contractors, business units, and GDOT management. PM will create teamwork and collaboration to accomplish results/deliverables and ensure customer satisfaction. PM will utilize GDOT's selected project management methodology for the project (e.g. waterfall, hybrid, or agile). PM will plan, control, and monitor project activities/tasks. PM will report progress and status to stakeholders, management, Project Management Office (PMO), and Project Assurance/Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) staff.

 

Role:

 

Organizing, leading, and managing the project team/resources to deliver a successful project

Representing GDOT IT interests in day-to-day engagement on activities/tasks

Ensuring project team unity, alignment, and effective communication

Activity and resource planning, managing schedule, and tracking resource expenditures

Planning for and eliminating/mitigating obstacles/roadblocks to project success

Overseeing completion/acceptance of GDOT project activities/tasks and deliverables

Completing project documentation as needed throughout a project

Completing projects on-time and within budget, scope, and agency expectations

 

Responsibilities:

 

Ensures procured products are setup within Configuration Management, Contract Tracking, and established as Configuration Items within ServiceNow

Breaks down scope into RACI charts, work breakdown structures, activities, tasks, dependencies, etc. for project management plans and scheduling

Prepares/maintains project management plans and project schedules

Conducts meetings and oversees work effort/quality produced by project team

Obtains GDOT IT resource assignments and manages work tasks/schedules to completion/resolution

Assists in providing external resources access to GDOT IT environments or required data

Performs risk and issue management, proactively escalates as necessary

Tracks and reports the status/progress of IT Projects, including costs and invoice payments; records  meeting minutes, action items, decisions, etc.

Oversees system integration, data migration, data replication/archiving, or other activities engaging GDOT IT resources

Performs project change management and oversees coordination of system change management; proposes alternative plans/recommendations to bring project tasks back on track; obtains quotes and develops additional Scope of Work/Contract Amendments as required

Ensures delivery of all required work items and deliverables, including system security plans or orderly  removal of GDOT users/data upon contract termination

Ensures conformance of contractor/vendor with agreed requirements /specifications and any applicable contract terms and conditions

Ensures completion of all required user/configuration management acceptance testing/validation;  facilitates code check-ins

Facilitates QA and user acceptance testing, performs acceptance management

Obtains approvals for schedule changes, additional expenses, or scope changes

Oversees installation, user onboarding, training, and rollout plans. Transitions systems to ongoing support/maintenance.

Ensures organization, storage, and retention of project records, documents, and system documentation

GDOT has NOT specified number of days onsite vs remote, but local candidates (i.e. able to come in office) will be preferred over out of state candidates (i.e. remote worker).  GDOT prefers to have candidates who have the capability to come into the office to interview and discuss a hybrid work schedule.

The consultant will follow all applicable State of Georgia and GDOT policies, procedures, standards,  guidelines, and accepted best practices.

The position end date is set for the end of the GDOT Fiscal Year. GDOT may exercise the option to renew contracts in one-year increments. Several successful consultants have continued working for several    years   with contract extensions. However, GDOT is under no obligation to extend contracts and may terminate employment at any time.

When teleworking or working remotely, consultant must have suitable internet connection and environment   to comply with GDOT telework policies.

GDOT will reimburse authorized travel expense lodging and meals. GDOT will reimburse authorized travel   use of a personal vehicle. Any travel expenses to start work or relocate to Georgia or will not be   reimbursed. All travel expense reimbursement shall be in accordance with State Accounting Office Travel

 

The Department has 13 holidays, which consultants are not allowed to work nor make up any time for   those holiday weeks without management's approval. Consultants are not to take extended leave during their first year of service (e.g. greater than 1 week).

Consultant must have cell phone which can be used for business calls.

GDOT does not provide free parking. All routine commuting expenses are the responsibility of the  consultant.

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Satya
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