Project Manager - Project Planning (PMO) (Aidvantage) - Maximus
Jackson, MS 39201
About the Job
Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-spo nsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.ma ximus.com .
Job Description Summary:
The Project Manager has primarily responsibility for daily management functions including developing and implementing strategic plans and objectives for the project.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for management and oversight of project business units and resources.
- Ensure compliance with all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements, program business rules, as well as state and federal regulations.
- Oversee the quality and timeliness of contractually required reports and deliverables.
- Participate with project and executive management to establish strategic plans, objectives, initiatives, and work plans.
- Work with project and executive leadership to develop and monitor performance goals and objectives for the project and staff.
- Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly reports for performance measurement and efficiencies.
- Identify potential problem areas, recommend solutions, and work closely with the client to resolve issues.
- Facilitate communication on project status, to include applicable corrective and preventive actions to leadership.
- Ensure project budget and related financial schedules meet corporate requirements.
- Develop, modify, and execute project policies, ensuring all project team members are in compliance.
- Assist with issues and risk management, and participate in mitigation and contingency actions to address the risks.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
Additional Requirements as per Contract/Clien t:
* Must reside in the U.S. and be a U.S. citizen
* Must be able to pass a criminal background check
* May be required to work scheduled holidays, overtime, and weekends
* Must be able to effectively read a prepared / written script out loud
* Prior FSA experience preferred
* Experience with CLASS is preferred
* Must not be delinquent on any federal student loans
*Employment and continued employment are contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a favorable clearance. Final suitability determination is the sole discretion of the Department of Education.
Home Office Requirements:
* Internet speed internet of 25 mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to w ww.speedtest.n et)
* Hardwired internet (ethernet) connection router, cannot connect via Wi-Fi
* Must have a private work area and adequate power source
EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.