Project Manager - Project Lead

 Daily Duties / Responsibilities:

•                 Plan, organize and manage all project management activities for agency wide initiatives as an experienced agency project manager.

•                 Demonstrate project management expertise in both traditional and agile methodologies and influence project team compliance with industry best practices.

•                 Manage the overall planning, execution and delivery of multiple projects in parallel. Control scope and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones and required tasks are completed as planned.

•                 This role will bring strong project management expertise, the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope and aligned with organizational objectives.

•                 Plan and conduct project status and review meetings. Prepare project status reports and provide updates to project stakeholders and sponsors. Must be able to work with a diverse group of professionals in all levels of the agency.

•                 Prepare necessary documentation to support project initiatives. Manage development of project documentation for new services assigned. Ensure all required project documentation is developed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

•                 Engage in ongoing process improvement around delivery, methodology and other relevant areas. Identify potential problems proactively and facilitate problem resolutions by implementing risk mitigation strategies.

•                 Current projects include but are not limited to the following: Mortgage Servicing and Mortgage Production technology solution

o   Development and Compliance Monitoring technology solution

o   Contract Administration technology solution

o   Agency Business Continuity

o   Space Needs – Assess facility requirements for a new location that supports workforce

Required Skills (Rank in order of Importance):

•                 5+ Years of Experience in IT project management

•                 3+ Years of Experience in Hybrid (Agile and Waterfall) Project Management

•                 3+ Years of Experience Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development

•                 3+ Years of Experience in Risk Management

•                 3+ Years of Experience in Resource Management

•                 3+ Years of Experience in Change Management

•                 3+ Years of Experience in Budget Planning

Preferred Skills (Rank in order of Importance):

•                 Process Improvement

•                 Financial Principles

•                 Accounting Principles

•                 Mortgage Principles

Additional Skills:

•                 Interpersonal, Collaborative, Presentation & Facilitation Skills

•                 Detail-oriented, Accurate and Organized

•                 Analytical thinking and problem solving

•                 Customer Service Driven

•                 Teamwork

•                 Individual Contributor

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree and project management experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.

Required Certifications:

PMP, PMI-ACP or CSM certification required or in the process of obtaining certification.