Project Director

The Tri-Com Consulting Group is a Full-Service IT Employment Consulting Firm who is seeking qualified candidates for the following opening: PROJECT DIRECTOR SCOPE OF WORK The Client would benefit from a Project Director with technical expertise on large, enterprise projects using hybrid agile development. The Project Director will be responsible for the oversight of the technical solution inclusive of technical/project documentation and will work collaboratively with the Business/Program staff and the Customer Success Manager. The duties and expectations of the Project Director are as follows: Project decision-making as needed and escalate issues to the project executive or designees Responsibility for ensuring proper development and maintenance of integrated project schedules, and risk & issue logs Ensure proper internal project communications and reporting Provide a complete and thorough review of project deliverables and ensure review and approval milestones are met Closely monitor and manage contract terms and language to ensure vendors, including the PMO vendor and Systems Integrator, deliver accordingly Facilitate and own appropriate stakeholder engagement and communication Support the collection, management, and dissemination of high-quality status reports Ensure the PMO vendor employs structured change management methodology to create conditions for smooth transition changes and promote maximum enthusiasm to adapt to the changes Ensure the PMO vendor establishes a communication plan or roadmap to ensure all stakeholders are fully aware of the impending changes Work closely with technical staff on the project, and provide leadership in ensuring the appropriate documentation of requirements and the necessary IT resource planning and allocation Oversight of system development or procurement of selected platforms and modules, and provision of recommendations for improvements Assistance with organization, prioritization and supervision of team activities, project standards, and technical decisions Oversight of vendors, project scopes, deliverables, timelines, and schedule Oversight and assistance in developing a more comprehensive and attainable roadmap for the duration of the project Continual assessment and remediation of identified risks, gaps, dependencies, and impediments Coordination and alignment of project needs with Business strategies/processes Assistance in facilitating project status meetings, participation in the project's governance processes and collaboration on stakeholder/customer communication Assistance in identifying and prioritizing data exchanges/interfaces Collaboration with the Business/Program staff for the development of training and to assess customer satisfaction/feedback Assistance in setting project goals for high-level performance and quality to deliver exceptional business value to the end users Implementation of processes to ensure exceptional and timely responses to all customer service issues, and will assist in team development, team building and leveraging the right resources REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE The following outlines the preferred qualifications for this position: Solid understanding of best practices related to modular system integration, system development life cycle requirements/models, and experience with software development and scrum/agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects Significant project delivery and management experience, preferably as a private sector Client Partner 10 years related experience in project management, planning, and tracking of projects, including overseeing IT projects and schedules/roadmaps from conception to completion. Experience with interoperability and data exchanges/interfaces Proficient knowledge of industry best practices and standards (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), Social Security Administration (SSA), etc.), preferred Experience working with business stakeholders in related industries Experience with and understanding of full project or product lifecycle Proficiency with project management tools and related technology Ability to lead, drive results, solve problems, and possess interpersonal skills from prior work situations Experience leading teams responsible for requirements gathering, business analysis, program development, testing and version control Proven communication skills, well-organized, and influential leadership skills, with demonstrated experience working in a team-oriented environment and proficiency with collaboration, including having excellent interpersonal and documentation skills Proven team-building skills with technical and non-technical staff, as well as coaching and mentoring Business acumen and political savvy Change Management experience and expertise Significant project delivery and management experience, preferably as a private sector Client Partner Project budgeting, resource planning, allocation and capacity planning skills and experience Experience with technology requirements for human service systems (e.g., business processing modeling, architecture, SDLC, interoperability, system integration, data management, security, etc.) Experience with iterative and incremental development and the ability to adjust to changing requirements, policy changes and legislative mandates Experience managing project timelines, deliverables, project scopes, risks, and leading project status meetings Experience in best practice related to government procurement of technology vendors Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Computer Science, or other related disciplines from an accredited institution, MBA preferred; however, a combination of education with significant project management and delivery experience will be highly considered Knowledge of Salesforce preferred Proficiencies in MS Project, SharePoint, Azure DevOps, and other project tools/software ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS Candidates must but US Citizens or Permanent Residents Telework is possible but 20% in office time is required. WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM ~Tri-Com is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer~ We strongly encourage the applications of women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and military veterans As a condition of employment you will be required to pass a drug screening and other background checks including past employment and confirmation of technical certifications