Project Manager

Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Project Manager Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Project Manager for a contract position in St. Paul, MN. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension. Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Understands the business drivers and expected business outcomes. Builds trust-based relationships with stakeholders. Develops the project management plans in collaboration with key stakeholders including the vendor to achieve business outcomes. Facilitates the day-to-day aspects of the project schedule, scope, and quality. Tracks the budget. Collaborates with vendor's project manager, RC business analyst, and the project team to align requirements with out-of-the-box functionality. Collaborates to determine/define and implement integration with GIS, ECRM, and Finance processes and systems. Facilitates the project governance team; publishes meeting notes. Creates and maintains the project Teams site. Performs risk management; escalates issues and risks as needed. Provides complete transparency to project performance. Controls scope to achieve value within the approved time and cost; recommends timely corrective actions. Collaborates to develop a transition plan. Logs and follows-through to disposition risks, action items, issues, and decisions. Develops and submits status reports. Project Management Plans- Scope statement- Work Breakdown Structure - Change Control Plan- Project Schedule- Quality Management Plan Integration with GIS, ECRM, and Finance processes and systems Budget Tracking/Reports Teams project site Governance team facilitation and meeting notes Transition plan RAID Register- Risks- Action items- Issues- Decisions Status Reports (with hours burndown) Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: B.S. or B.A. degree (4 year) (or Associates degree plus an additional 5 years' experience) 5 years experience in a project management role for systems replacement initiatives Demonstrated competency utilizing waterfall and incremental project approaches Ability to work independently LOCAL Candidates Preferred Preferred: Experience in the PM role for Tyler Technologies license and permitting platform (formerly known as enerGOV). Experience as a Project Manager in state, county, or city governments or non-profit sector PMP or other project management certification Note: Diverse and bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Business acumen Elicitation skills Relationship-building skills Practical and pragmatic process-orientation; efficient and effective Has or can quickly earn trust and credibility with stakeholders and Project team through action and transparency An "honest broker” – can deliver bad news in good ways Ability to communicate up-down-and-across Influencing skills Analytical, strategic, creative, and systems thinking skills General management skills Ability to analyze problems, identify and evaluate options, and implement solutions Ability to determine priorities, plan workload, and meet deadlines Knowledge of Project management best practices; ability to adapt to the needs of the organization/Project. Performs at high levels under pressure, even during organizational chaos Coachable; open and receptive to continual feedback Proficient in MS Office suite and collaboration tools If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application! Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities including contract, contract to hire and permanent placement. Let's talk!

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