Job Details
We are partnered with an IT Consulting Firm contracted with the STate of California in the search of a PAL Technical Project Manager
Job Title: PAL Project Manager
Contract Duration: 2 years
Location: Remote
Pay Rate: $85-$95/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Overview: We are seeking two experienced PAL Project Managers to join our team for a 2-year contract. As a PAL Project Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of IT projects for state agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee all stages of the PAL process, from discovery and analysis to procurement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
- Conduct risk management, schedule management, and resource control activities.
- Prepare and revise State Budget Change Proposals (BCP) in alignment with PAL and Department of Finance (DOF) documentation.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Minimum 7 years of project management experience, with at least 4 years as a Senior PM on large IT projects.
- Minimum 2 years of experience with drafting and revising PAL documentation.
- Experience with schedule management tools like MS Project.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience leading Agile ceremonies using tools like JIRA.
- Familiarity with business process review and gap analysis.
- Ability to work in a heavily documented environment.
Desired Skills and Experience
7 years PM experience, with 4 years as Senior PM on large IT projects.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Valid PMP certificate from PMI.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.