Project ManagerClient seeks a Project Manager for the PASS Modernization Project to lead testing: create plans, develop scripts, organize teams, coordinate execution, document results, and report progress to the PMO for a new cloud-based procurement system.The district government's PASS Modernization Project is replacing the existing on-premises procurement management system with a new state-of-the-art cloud solution. Client seeks a Project Manager to support the Project Management Office (PMO) by overseeing the entire testing process: creating test plans; developing and coordinating development of test scripts; organizing test teams; coordinating and documenting test execution; and reporting progress to the PMO.ResponsibilitiesProject PlanningProvide project planning activities including developing, maintaining, and monitoring (status/progress) project schedules.Create and maintain project documents.Coordinate submissions of workstream weekly status reports.Develop PMO status reports and prepare status presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.Report status to PMO, project leadership, and organization leadership.Organize project artifacts in Microsoft Teams.Testing OversightEnsure development of thorough test scripts.Ensure testing for all test scripts.Report all defects, ensure resolution, retesting, and documentation for test results.Facilitate collaboration between test workstream and other workstreams to resolve defects.Ensure all testing activities comply with District standards and quality requirements.Strategic PlanningTranslate project's test strategic vision into long and short-range plans including: project plans, resource alignments, training, communications, transformation management, change management, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, go-live preparations, and post-go-live support.CoordinationBalance multiple priorities while coordinating workstream resources.Monitor workstream activities to maintain PMO schedule and update as necessary.Coordinate with PMO to mitigate any impact to other workstreams.Schedule ManagementLeverage prior experience on large projects to: analyze complex project delivery dates to create innovative Microsoft Project schedules or Agile Scrum Roadmap Timebox schedules.Align schedules with organizations, stakeholder groups, functional workstreams, technology, methodology, tools, and solution components.Monitor progress to track project milestones and report on progress.Risk & Change ManagementOversee analysis, planning, and management activities related to project scope and objectives.Manage RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions) process, change management process, and communications process.Documentation & CommunicationProvide quality organization and oversight for all project documents.Maintain all project artifacts organized for team access using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint folders.Participate in PMO, Steering Committee, or other project meetings and document discussions and decisions.Serve as a liaison and facilitate communication between PMO, other project managers, and team members.Support the PMO for all aspects of the project.Skill - Required / Desired - Amount - of ExperienceBachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience - Required - 20 - YearsExperience managing testing for large, complex IT projects. - Required - 16 - YearsExperience with Agile Scrum methodology, including Agile Sprints, Roadmaps, System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Required - 16 - YearsProficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Required - 16 - YearsExperience with cloud ERP automated test tools desired, for example: Selenium, Tricentis, Test Evolve, Opkey, Leapwork - Required - 16 - YearsProven leadership and decision-making skills managing a diverse team including onsite and virtual team members - Required - 16 - YearsDemonstrated written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences. - Required - 16 - YearsPMP certification - Desired - 16 - YearsExperience with Microsoft SharePoint and Teams - Desired - 8 - YearsExperience managing cloud ERP testing - Desired - 16 - YearsWilling to work onsite 4 days a week - Required