Project Manager / Public Sector (CA) - Maximus
Wichita, KS 67201
About the Job
Are you a seasoned project management professional with a passion for driving impactful change in the public sector? We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead large systems projects and facilitate collaboration within our virtual team. With a minimum of seven years in project management and extensive experience in organizational change, risk assessment, and business process modeling, you will play a critical role in supporting public sector initiatives that serve vulnerable populations across California. If you're looking for an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work alongside talented colleagues, and make a tangible difference in communities, we want to hear from you!'
Preferred location: state of California
Secondary Location: States in the Pacific Time Zone
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete cost allocation plans for assigned clients.
- Obtain contract renewals for multiple clients.
- Manage relationships with multiple clients as well as project staff responsible for projects.
- Support leadership in ensuring that the project is delivered to specifications, on time and within budget.
- Track the status and due dates of projects.
- Collaborate with project managers on various initiatives and projects to track progress and provide support as necessary.
- Facilitate regular meetings and reviews.
- Adhere to contract requirements and comply with all corporate policies and procedures.
- Evaluate employee performance and recommend employees' needs and development opportunities to leadership.
- Be available to work remotely in a virtual team and office environment and travel to client locations in California as needed.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience performing vendor management and project oversight
- A minimum of seven (7) years of Project Management experience for large systems projects
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience directly related to large public sector projects that include industry-standard and best practices
- A minimum of five (5) years experience with organizational change management
- A minimum of five (5) years of assessing and analyzing project health
- A minimum of five (5) years managing project risks and developing mitigation strategies
- Highly proficient in business process modeling and analysis
- Experience within state government
- Experience working with multiple teams.
- Experience leading projects and/or facilitating standing workgroup/workstream meetings and collaboration sessions.
- Recent project experience with a public sector agency serving vulnerable populations
- Strong interpersonal and team-building skills, as well as an understanding of client relationship building are essential
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment focused on learning, opportunities for impact, and collaboration with colleagues.
- Ability to explain and communicate program and functional subjects to non-expert audiences.
- Ability to develop solutions to highly complex problems which require a high degree of ingenuity and innovation.
- Ability to ensure solutions are consistent with organization, client, and project objectives.
- Ability to develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards requiring a high level of interpersonal and technical skills.
- Excellent verbal and writing skills
- Good organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Viewed as expert in the field within the organization.
- Must have the flexibility for travel and a hybrid work schedule with remote and onsite work at project offices
- Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.
- Ability to communicate well with multiple clients and consultants.
- Knowledge of state and local governments.
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI)Advanced Degree
- Knowledge of Public utilities and transportation regulatory policy analysis and formulation
- Knowledge of Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, and management
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.
Minimum Salary
$
120,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
150,000.00
