Project/Program Manager IV

We have a Contract role for an Project/Program Manager IV for our client Salem, OR. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.
 
Position Title:
Project/Program Manager IV- Salem, OR
Location                               : Salem, OR (97302)
Project Duration              : 7+ Months


 
Job Summary :

• This position will be the Project Manager for the Higher Education Coordination Commission's (HECC) implementation of a grant management system for HECC's Future Ready Oregon grant programs. The grant management system needs to be in production by June 30, 2023. The Project Manager will lead the team through the ***egon Stage Gate process, vendor selection, and lead the day-to-day work of the selected vendor and the project team. The position shall maintain a high professional standard and function effectively with very little supervision. The position is overseen by the Project Director.
• Functional and Technical Requirement Analysis: Consultant shall assist in reviews and updates to the detailed functional and technical requirement documents for the Project. Consultant shall also participate in the Joint Application Design sessions to assist with documentation and elaboration on all functional and technical requirements for each segment of the Project as well as the Project as a whole.
• Review Requirements Traceability Matrix (“RTM”): Consultant shall assist in reviews and updates to the RTM – as well as leading HECC stakeholders in the review and finalization of the project business, usability, technical, and security requirements of the RTM. Ensure the parties have a common understanding of what the requirements mean and the priority of those requirements.
• To-Be Business Processes: Consultant shall assist in reviews and updates to documentation of the To-Be Business Process Environment Definition.
  Consultant shall work with the Solution Provider and Project Steering Committee to define the

 
Job Description:

• Promptly conducting Project kick-off activities following Consultant’s receipt of Notice to Proceed (“NTP”) with required Services. Examples of expected kick-off activities include: a. Reviewing Project documentation that is ‘in-progress’ or previously completed; b. creating the Project’s administrative infrastructure, e.g.: i. Creating document repositories, ii. Establishing meeting protocols (Zoom, Teams, etc.), and iii. Planning and scheduling standing meetings (team meetings, stakeholder meetings, etc.), c. Initiating Deliverable set-up, d. Identifying key team members and Project stakeholders, and e. Scheduling introductory meetings with Project stakeholders.
• Working with HECC Project Director and the Solution Provider, update the Project Governance Plan, which includes defined roles and responsibilities, decision making processes and authorities, etc.
• Participate in project management activities on the Project that may result in changing or re-engineering business processes.
• Identify, address and proactively resolve conflicts and issues that arise during Project planning, execution, and closure.
• Update, and/or consolidate detailed resources, cost and time estimates for the Project incorporating the iQMS, the Solution Provider, and the Project Management activities.
• Update detailed Project Management Plan, including an Integrated Project Schedule, and monitor the status of the Project.
• Update, track, and manage the Project scope, deliverables, and implementation.
• Manage changes to Project scope, budget, and schedule through formal change control procedures, and being accountable for having the Project completed on time and within budget.
• In collaboration with the HECC Project Director, lead the Project and provide day-to-day leadership by establishing and maintaining the Project goals, strategy and communications, fostering trust, collaboration, and evaluation of the Project performance.
• Guide the HECC Project Team through the Project lifecycle by facilitating, collaborating, and coordinating Project initiation, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, closing, and evaluation processes for the Project.
• Organize material to assure mutual understanding, and that systems analysis and technical work is communicated to all applicable parties.
• Consult on the Request for Quote (“RFQ”) document.
• Work with the Solution Provider to update assigned tasks to HECC staff, assessing performance issues to determine Project progress, and updating assignments.
• Recognize technical limitations of HECC staff and providing more specific directions and/or resources for staff to progress and complete their assigned tasks.
• Ensure the completion of the Project to HECC’s satisfaction in accordance with HECC’s and the EIS’s project management methodologies, software development /infrastructure system life cycles, standards, and agreed upon deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Project Charter
• Detailed Business Case
• Project Management Plan
• Organizational Change Management Plan
• Risk Management Plan
• Scope Management Plan
• Schedule Management Plan
• Cost Management Plan
• Financial Analysis Plan
• Return on Investment Plan
• Staffing Management Plan
• Communication Management Plan
• Procurement Management Plan
• Issue Management Plan
• Quality Management Plan
• Requirements Management Plan
• Integrated Project Schedule
• Weekly Project Team Meetings
• Monthly Status Reports
• Quarterly Executive Steering Committee Meetings
• System Security Plan
• Procurement Documents
• Procurement Evaluation Reports
• Implementation Plan
• Data Conversion Plan
• Environment Installation Documentation
• Test Plan
• Testing Results Report
• Training Plan
• Operations Plan
• Go-live Readiness Report
• Deployment Report
• Data Conversion Reports
• Project Closeout Documentation
• Knowledge Transfer Materials

 
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your resume at and include posting in 23-00139 your application. also, you can call us at

630-576-1925

and to discuss his position details.
About Generis Tek: generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicagoland. we offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients’ specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. we aspire to be our client’s most trusted business partner.