Project Manager/Program Manager - INSPYR Solutions

Project Manager/Program Manager - Carson City, NV (100% on site)  

Title: Project Manager/Program Managerr 
Location: Carson City, NV (100% on site)
Rate: $55 - $63.50/hr.
Duration: to 12/31/2026 (possible extension)
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
If you are a fit, please email your resume JHinkle@INSPYRsolutions.com

PROJECT OVERVIEW:
Our Government Client’s Chief Information Officer is seeking to augment existing staff with a professional Project Manager.  This role will primarily focus on large-scale, high-profile projects involving stakeholder agencies across state government.  This position will be involved with CLIENT’s implementation of a new cloud-hosted Content Management System for hosting publicly accessible information as well as converting intranet sites to a new platform.  In addition, this position will be expected to assist other project managers with a variety of projects for the Department.

SCOPE OF WORK:
The Project Leader is in charge of the project oversight; from shaping the approach to achieving the desired outcomes through delivery of the final product. The position will be responsible for the following:

• Leading and developing the overall approach for the project, its major time frames and the definition of its major deliverables to address and meet the desired goals and outcomes.
• Identifying and creating an executive steering committee and working groups.
• Partners with the executive sponsor to communicate project goals, objectives and potential outcomes.
• Leads regular interactions with the executive sponsor to inform, alert, negotiate and maintain a continuing good relationship and shared vision for the project outcome.
• Establishes and ensures appropriate governance functions and plans for the project in accordance with enterprise policies, practices and on behalf of the executive sponsor or senior responsible owner.
• Develops and controls the project budget and manages expenditures within agreed spending plans.
• Ensures and balances the availability of the required skills and competencies across project teams within the project.
• Leads the development and maintenance of stakeholder mapping, communications and reporting.
• Acts as an advisor and builds and maintains relationships across the wider stakeholder community.
• Leads the oversight of projects’ execution, their progress compared with the plan and the production of agreed deliverables.
• Vendor management - coordinate, facilitate, track deliverables, negotiate, and cultivate relationships.
• Monitors and coordinates dependencies across the sub projects in the project and resolves conflicts.
• Supports and facilitates agenda setting for project committee/board meetings.
• Will be responsible for assisting with project management documentation, project plans, request for proposals, service level agreements, and Technology Investment Notification (TIN) development as requested/required.
• Assist agency with other ongoing projects as required.
• May require regional travel between various CLIENT offices located in the greater Reno-Carson-Tahoe areas as needed.
• Create and conduct presentations as needed 

TASKS:

• Create, modify, and track all required documentation and relevant plans.
• Guidelines to establish change management plan and framework for prioritization.
• Identify required resources and assist in creating a project(s) plan.
• Prepare request for proposal(s) and Technology Investment Notification.
• Prepare training materials and presentations as needed.
• Perform other project related tasks as required by the agency.
• Ensure proper stakeholder management.

EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ten or more years of experience in managing large-scale government projects of varying length and complexity.
• Five to seven years in diverse roles with leadership responsibilities across major projects and programs.
• Substantial consulting leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating and supporting senior leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in leading diverse teams.
• Demonstrated experience in managing both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor management.
• Demonstrated experience in project management to ensure that projects are completed by the scheduled due date in accordance with project specifications and requirements and within the project budget.
• Demonstrated experience in writing request for proposals (RFP), conduct and document alternate analysis, and risk management.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to develop and communicate the project objectives, inspire and motivate staff, and maintain alignment with the business strategy.
• A high level of empathy and the ability to vary styles of interaction to match the needs of a variety of temperaments and personalities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain and “sell” the project goals and objectives to the business, as well as, technical leadership.
• Strong business acumen, including tax/revenue and domain-specific knowledge of the organization and its business units. Familiarity with industry trends and innovation.
• Ability to execute projects and deliver them with financial and resource constraints.
• Experience with at least one project/program management methodology, such as:
  • The Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI PMBOK)
  • PRINCE2
  • Agile (SCRUM)
  • Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)
  • SAFe
• Experience of project planning tools, such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Visio).
• Deep understanding of:
  • Current and emerging web technologies.

How other organizations are employing and using current and emerging technologies to drive digital business.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS DESIRED

• Experience in project planning of any Information Technology projects, including application development, system implementation, and modernization projects.
• Industry recognized project/program management certification.
• Experience in identifying data cleansing and migration tools and techniques to ensure faster implementation of modernization projects.
• Experience in understanding accounting and budgeting principles.
• Experience in reading and interpreting government statutes and regulations.

Our benefits package includes: Comprehensive medical benefits, Retirement plan…and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions:
As a leading information technology partner, we connect top IT talent with our clients to provide innovative business solutions through our IT Staffing, Professional Services, and Infrastructure Solutions divisions. We understand and value the unique needs of highly skilled information technology professionals in the industry and always strive to stay above the curve. Our company was founded on the following core values: Be the Best, Understand the Urgency, Never Ever Give Up, Have the Courage to Excel, and Make a Contribution. We take pride in our business model and strive to create a positive workplace environment through an exemplary culture.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.