Election Project Manager

Job Title: Elections PM & Consultant

Company: State of Mississippi – Secretary of State's Office

Location: Jackson, MS (Onsite)

Job Type: Contract (Long-term, renewed annually; ~20 hours/week)

About the Role:

The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office is seeking a qualified Elections Project Manager & Consultant with 10+ years of experience to lead the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS) initiative . This role is responsible for overseeing software development lifecycle activities, managing third-party technology vendors, and serving as a key technical liaison for county election officials .

Key Responsibilities:

• Vendor & Project Oversight: Manage third-party development vendors, monitor project progress, and ensure enhancements align with agency requirements .

• Technical Support & Issue Resolution: Document, track, and coordinate the resolution of system issues or enhancement requests submitted by the agency or counties .

• County Consultation & Training: Assist county election officials with SEMS functionality, troubleshooting, and user training coordination .

• Governance & Reporting: Maintain project workflows, decision logs, and deliverable tracking under the direction of the Assistant Secretary of State for Elections .

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of professional experience in software application project management, vendor coordination, and technical issue management .

• Bachelor’s degree or higher .

• Familiarity with Mississippi election administration, county election workflows, and the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS) .

• Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving abilities .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with government information systems, election management applications, application security best practices (SDLC, UAT, vulnerability management), and technical training delivery .