Skills

Communication Jira Risk Management GitLab DevOps Azure DevOps Scrum Change Management Azure Project Management Agile

Job Specifications

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager with a strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and leading project teams on software implementations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in Azure DevOps or equivalent tools and vendor coordination. You will lead critical technology initiatives supporting a large multi-year and multi-phase implementation of a COTS product that is responsible for supporting all aspects of the $26B in tax revenue collected annually by the department.

Key Responsibilities:

? Lead cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of

projects on time, within scope and budget.

? Facilitate all Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and

retrospectives.

? Collaborate with other workstreams on the program for identified dependencies

? Align with the Vendor on the work that will be completed each sprint and program

increment.

? Maintain and track progress in Azure DevOps Boards (or similar tools such as Jira,

GitLab, etc.) to manage user stories, bugs, epics, and releases.

? Coordinate and manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring contractual

obligations and SLAs are met.

? Develop, maintain and execute risk management plans.

? Ensure policies and security practices are integrated into project planning and execution.

? Support organizational change management (OCM) efforts by communicating effectively

with stakeholders, managing resistance, and preparing users for technology changes.

? Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including charters,

schedules, RACI matrices, and post-mortem reviews.

Required Qualifications:

? Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in

Agile/Scrum environments.

? Experience managing integration or data focused projects.

? Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent project tracking tools.

? Experience managing external vendors, including performance tracking and issue

resolution.

? Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

? Ability to work independently and drive alignment across technical and non-technical

stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

? Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related

field.

? Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) required.

? SAFe certification or PMP.

? Experience working in government, public sector, or regulated environments.

? Experience working on multi-phased COTS implementations

About the Company

Tech One IT (Tech One) finds precisely the right IT talent for your needs. Our clients are results-oriented hiring managers who value strong relationships with their IT talent supply partners. They appreciate that we're run by IT professionals committed to IT and their success. Tech One provides our clients with the opportunity to expand or cut back IT resources in order to mitigate the risks of rapidly changing technologies in our unpredictable economy. Know more