Project Manager

Title: Project Manager

Location: Wilmington, DE (Hybrid 3 days in week) Local candidates only

Duration: Long term

Interview Inperson

Client State of DE

Interview 1 Screening phone call and then an in-person interview

Job Description:

The Department of Finance and Division of Revenue is seeking a contract IT Project Manager to lead and coordinate multiple concurrent technology projects using traditional waterfall and Agile methodology. This role is responsible for full project lifecycle management - from planning through closeout - across enterprise infrastructure, application, and cybersecurity initiatives, and requires the ability to communicate project status and risk clearly to senior leader.

Handling around 5 project ranging from large to small.

Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple IT projects simultaneously supporting DOF from initiation through closeout using waterfall methodology

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and roadmaps

Create and manage risk and issue trackers; proactively identify, escalate, and mitigate project risks

Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, and resource requirements in coordination with stakeholders

Track budget, timeline, and resource allocation against baseline plans

Coordinate cross-functionally with infrastructure, cybersecurity, application support, business and vendor teams

Prepare and deliver status reports and presentations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders

Manage vendor and contractor deliverables where applicable

Document lessons learned and support continuous improvement of PM practices within the IT organization

Required Qualifications

Proven experience managing multiple concurrent IT projects in a waterfall/structured methodology environment

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain project plans, roadmaps, RAID/risk-and-issue logs, and status reporting artifacts

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior/executive leadership

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Experience working with cross-functional technical teams (infrastructure, security, applications)

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

PMP certification (or equivalent)

Prior experience managing mid-large sized IT projects specifically managing Finance related projects (reporting, data management, Enterprise level projects, compliance, audits)

Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira)

Required Skills

Proven experience managing multiple concurrent IT projects in a waterfall and agile structured methodology environment - 5 years minimum

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain project plans, roadmaps, RAID/risk-and-issue logs, and status reporting artifacts

Experience working with cross-functional technical teams (infrastructure, security, applications)

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Skills

PMP certification

• Prior experience managing mid-large sized IT projects specifically managing Finance related projects (reporting, data management, Enterprise level projects, compliance, audits)