Project Manager - Apollo Technology Solutions LLC

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Indianapolis, IN-Hybrid
Duration: 12 Months
Note:

• Candidate will be required to work a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite per week.
• Candidate must currently be located in Indiana with the ability to work onsite in Indianapolis.
• Please provide a copy of the PMP Certification.
• Manager is open to a Teams or in person interview for this position.

Job Description:
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) provides funding to eligible entities to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems owned or operated by, or on behalf of, state, local, or tribal governments.

• The grant puts the responsibility of administration on state governments as the respective state's eligible entity.
• To meet the requirements to receive funding, IOT has assembled the Indiana SLCGP Planning Committee.
• The Committee was responsible for creating, and submitting to FEMA, Indiana's Cybersecurity Plan. The Committee also coordinates, develops, and approves services and programs to be offered to eligible grant sub-recipients.
• In doing so, the Committee aims to guide development of cybersecurity capabilities across the state.
• The client is requesting assistance with the administrative aspects of the SLCGP Planning Committee.

This will include the following:
1. Integration with the Indiana Office of Technology's Local Government Program (LGP).

• This team will handle the daily work of the SLCGP's development based on input to and direction from the Planning Committee, the State's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and the Chief Information Officer (CIO).

2. Coordinating the effective development of SLCGP projects through:

• Working with the LGP to establish development plans and project timelines, considering all aspects of each project's development.
• This includes managing deliverables to the dates set by the Committee.
• Participation in and documentation of SLCGP Planning Committee meetings as well as other meetings required to support project development.
• Assisting with the development of efficient processes and then managing those processes to ensure effective communications between all parties associated with the SLCGP's development.
• This may include coordinating meetings with the working groups, SLCGP Planning Committee, CISO, and CIO. A detailed understanding of the SLCGP's objectives and requirements.

Common project management duties including:

• Plan, develop and refine projects Provide guidance, direction, and input on the team's direction Monitor and manage progress, set deadlines, deliver regular reports, charts, etc. demonstrating status and metrics on key project components Issue identification and solutions
• Thoroughly communicate project information to all stakeholders Report on PM costs to the project Set expectations and ensure stakeholder satisfaction Evaluate project performance.

Resource will be responsible for the following tasks:

• A detailed project plan with timelines developed from meeting with the SLCGP Planning Committee, CISO, and CIO. The project plan may include recommendations about additional needs for successful implementation of Indiana's Cybersecurity Plan. Reports, charts, timelines, and other status deliverables relating to the SLCGP. Reports, charts, timelines, and other status deliverables relating to the distribution of funds to-date and funds remaining on the grant.

Required/Desired Skills:

• Project management skills and experience, documented through work history and relevant credentials
• Experience managing large, enterprise-type projects involving multiple internal/external stakeholders
• Project Management Professional certification
• Project+ (Manager will consider someone who has PMP, but not Project+)
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with preference for individuals who have worked with technical and non-technical audiences
• Substantial experience coordinating and monitoring activities of stakeholders to ensure timelines and budgets are met
• Substantial experience communicating a project status to management and project stakeholders
• Thorough knowledge of project cost management, benefit analysis, risk management, funding/resource monitoring and estimation
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365 products and Visio
• Experience briefing and/or working closely with executivelevel staff
• Experience developing, monitoring, and maintaining project plans
• Experience defining user requirements, deliverables, and approvals
• Experience working with one or more government agencies at any level (federal, state, local).- Highly desired
• Preference for individuals who have managed projects involving one or more State of Indiana agencies, including but not limited to, IN IOT-Highly desired
• Familiarity with the State of Indiana, the Indiana Office of Technology, and its existing state/local liaison approach-Highly desired
• Familiarity with federal appropriations/grant programs of any type, including the distribution and tracking of funds-Highly desired.