firstPRO is now accepting resumes for a IT Project Manager role in Maine. This is a 6+month contract and fully remote. Must reside in Maine.
We are looking for a Project Manager to assist with two efforts. The first is to support our clients postal agency as they intend to replace its current inserter equipment and set up with two new, modern inserters, new anti-fatigue mats, and new processes to be introduced over coming years to reduce overhead and improve efficiency and enable new capability for agencies, including 2D barcode capability, permit printing instead of meter, and other improvements.
Project Managers support a broad portfolio of our client’s strategic initiatives. As a member of the Project Management Team, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of internal/external business and IT partners and be accountable for leading project teams to achieve their deliverable goals on time with a high level of quality. This position will be responsible for several concurrent projects spanning multiple agencies, offices, and teams, from impact assessment through to implementation, using defined project methodologies such as Agile, and requires the use of independent judgement, initiative, and discretion.
Skill 1 - In depth knowledge/understanding of the PM methodology and a broad understanding/awareness of SDLC methodologies
Skill 2 - Experience within state government
Skill 3 - Experience working with multiple teams
Required Skill Set/Skill Level/Experience
•Any combination of education or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with five years of project management experience.
•In depth knowledge/understanding of the PM methodology and a broad understanding/awareness of SDLC methodologies.
•Strong understanding of government organization is preferred.
•Strong ability to work effectively in a business and technical environment.
