Senior Project Manager

Project Overview:

Join the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) as a Senior Project Manager for the CT-KIND Project. Collaborate with the Project Director, PMO vendor, and BITS Customer Success Manager to ensure successful implementation and oversight of the Kid's Information Network Database.

Scope of Work:

• Develop, control, and manage the overall plan for the CT-KIND project.
• Support organizational change management activities and contribute to executive dashboards.
• Consult with stakeholders to set up assignments, tasks, and sub-tasks for internal milestone plans.
• Keep stakeholders informed of project timelines and critical path awareness.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure resource alignment.

Required Skills and Expertise:

• Experience leading diverse groups and strong executive presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Project, SharePoint, Azure DevOps, and other project tools/software.
• Strong risk and issue management acumen.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Project budgeting, resource planning, allocation, and capacity planning skills.
• PMP, CSM certification preferred.
• Prosci Change Management Certification.

Administrative Considerations:

• Candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents.
• Telework is possible, with 20% in-office time required.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.
• This position reports to the CT-KIND Project Director.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $186,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Hartford, CT 06106: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person