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JOB TITLE: IT Project Manager CLIENT/INDUSTRY: Government Sector CATEGORY: Applications/Software Development PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Austin, Texas (Onsite) MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 8 years DURATION: 04/21/2025 - 08/31/2026 RATE: $50/hr - $70/hr EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Contract Overview:
GD Resources is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a large-scale IT implementation within the government sector. This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with expertise in stakeholder coordination, vendor management, technical integration, and change management. The Project Manager will ensure the successful rollout of a new platform, managing onboarding processes across multiple counties and working closely with government entities, vendors, and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary liaison between the agency and the vendor during platform onboarding.
- Oversee a structured, phased rollout across all participating counties.
- Support requirement gathering, troubleshooting, and process refinement for onboarding.
- Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure clear communication and aligned expectations.
- Identify and document key contacts, technical resources, and system capabilities.
- Organize and lead regular meetings, workshops, and progress updates.
- Assist stakeholders with platform integration, including file uploads, configurations, and API usage.
- Work with stakeholders to understand and align their systems with the new platform.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure data security, transmission protocols, and compliance. Develop and maintain a detailed project plan with defined tasks, timelines, and milestones.
- Proactively track risks, resolve challenges, and escalate issues as necessary.
- Oversee testing, training, and knowledge transfer for successful system adoption.
- Maintain detailed records of onboarding processes, technical workflows, and county configurations.
- Provide regular reports and updates to agency leadership on project status and key decisions.
- Capture lessons learned and apply best practices for future implementations.
- Act as a bridge between stakeholders and the vendor to resolve technical challenges.
- Lead troubleshooting sessions and document recurring issues and solutions.
- Ensure compliance with government IT security and data governance policies.
- Develop and execute a clear communication plan to manage project changes effectively.
- Support stakeholders in adapting to new processes and minimizing operational disruptions.
- Provide training and reference materials for end-users and technical teams.
Qualifications: - 8 years of experience managing large-scale IT projects, preferably in government or public-sector environments.
- 8 years of experience leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and integration efforts.
- 8 years of experience developing and executing project plans, managing timelines, and mitigating risks.
- 8 years of experience engaging and communicating with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, and external vendors.
- 8 years of experience coordinating with government entities and managing distributed teams
- 8 years of experience with verbal and written communication providing clear guidance, reports, and documentation.
- 5 years of experience conducting meetings, training sessions, and status updates with stakeholders at various levels.
- 5 years of experience with data exchange methods, including file uploads, APIs, and system integrations.
- Active Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.
- 5 years of experience working in complex multi-vendor or multi-team IT environment. (Preferred)
- 5 years of experience working in public-sector IT projects, particularly those involving large-scale system rollouts. (Preferred)