Job Description
Job DescriptionThe Department of Children and Families has identified a need for two Certified Project
Managers who will be responsible for managing and coordinating the development,
management, and implementation of high-profile projects that support the DCF services
provided to children and families.
These positions require an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills, as
well as, have an ability to work with minimal direction and oversight. Individuals in this role
must carry project management certification and have a strong background in project
management, including experience in running business area projects. The ability to think
critically and problem solve are essential.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Project management functions across all assigned projects, including oversight of
workplans, timelines, and evaluation efforts.
• External & internal stakeholder engagement – communicate project status to
Department Management Teams, workgroups, providers, and advocacy organizations.
• Develop automated tools to streamline internal processes and make project
development and execution efforts more efficient.
Project Details (project overview, who the contractor will work with, soft skills needed, etc.):
Will provide project management support for the Preschool Development Grant: overseeing and
tracking status of budget, grant deliverables, and working with internal and external
stakeholders.
Qualification Minimum
Experience
Project Management 10
Development of Project Artifacts (plan, charter, status
reports, etc.)
10
Prepare Written Reports 7
Strong Communication Skills 7
Prepare Executive Briefings 5
MS Project or equivalent 5
Other Notes to Suppliers:
1. Selected candidate will be required to provide personal equipment for remote work.
Technical specifications of hardware are:
RequirementsProject details: Will provide project management support for the Preschool Development Grant: overseeing and tracking status of budget, grant deliverables, and working with internal and external stakeholders.
Top Skills:
Project Management (10+ years)
Written and Verbal Communication
Critical Thinking
Certified PMP certificate or recognized project manager curriculum is REQUIRED. Candidate will be required to provide certificate at time of submission to posting.
INTERVIEW NOTES: PLEASE NOTE: A real-time screenshot photo of the candidate MUST be uploaded to candidate's bid upon confirming the interview. Please see "DCF Realtime Photo Requirement & Instructions" document in the Attachments section of this posting for details.
• Interviews will be set up shortly after the posting close date.
• MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview. (One reference must be a supervisory level.)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States. International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.
• Candidate must follow ALL DCF work rules
• Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am – 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager)
• Candidate will be required to provide their own equipment for this position (See job description for required specifications.)