Respond by: 06/24/24

Rate: DOE

Type: Contract

Please respond with resume and 3 references preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number)

Preference will be given to candidates who meet all preferred skills and have public sector experience

Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and will have to be passed'

Work mode: Currnetly teelwork

Job Description:

Client looking for a project lead that will be responsible for performing complex IT project lead work for the WIC EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) and MIS (Management Information Systems) platforms to transition from an EBT offline system to an EBT online system .

This involves reducing the current dependencies on offline vendor functionality, procuring a new EBT online provider , developing an interface between the MIS and the EBT provider and further modernize functionality once the transition to an EBT online system is complete.

The project lead must be able to implement standard project management industry pr actices and understands the PMI framework as well as how to establish a project organization and methodology.

They must be familiar with Project Delivery Framework and QAT reporting requirements for major Texas Information Resource projects .

The successful candidate understands business and technical objectives and works closely with multiple key project business and technical stakeholders as well as third party Vendors.

The project lead will coordinate the activities across multiple projects and be expected to communicate to program customers and IT teams and must develop strong relationships with key decision-makers; coordinate activities between third party vendors and multiple state programs and IT teams; identify dependencies between multiple projects and develops plans to mitigate risks ; create project timelines, project tracking documents, and other related project artifacts, as necessary. The lead will need to be able to comprehend and communicate complex technical designs and implementations as well as complex business processes ; develop and make presentations as required to leadership and oversight entities (e.g., steering committees, QAT, etc.)

Experience in business or systems analysis.

Skills in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation.

Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with key stakeholders and colleagues.

Ability to manage multiple overlapping projects.

Ability to present information to various audiences, verbally and in writing, and to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 07/15/2024 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2024 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 360 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.