7064 - Project Manager / Business Analyst (Must currently reside in the Sacramento area to be considered)

Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager / Business Analyst to support software implementation, vendor coordination, documentation, and user support across various technical initiatives. This hybrid role requires a candidate who is equally comfortable with project oversight, business analysis, and hands-on application configuration. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate across departments and vendors, and a proactive mindset in problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Business Analysis

• Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including proposals, schedules, change requests, and closure reports

• Elicit, develop, and document business and technical requirements

• Analyze and organize requirements to ensure clarity, traceability, and actionable outcomes

• Create detailed technical specifications, software test plans, and user guides

• Conduct quality assurance testing to verify software reliability and alignment with business needs

• Maintain and update documentation related to application processes and workflows

• Train end users on both new and existing software systems to support user adoption

• Prepare and manage RFPs, RFBs, and ETB-related project documentation

Vendor Collaboration & Software Configuration

• Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and resolve issues

• Participate in product implementations and manage system configurations

• Implement system changes using administrative interfaces (non-coding changes)

• Provide functional oversight and input during system implementations

User Management & Support

• Provide comprehensive user management, including onboarding, troubleshooting, and technical support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for software-related inquiries

• Provide live support for Board of Supervisor meetings as needed

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks under pressure

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Capable of communicating professionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Skilled in facilitating meetings and promoting collaboration

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision

• Strong interpersonal skills; able to maintain effective relationships with internal teams, leadership, and external vendors

• Experience supporting senior-level stakeholders is a plus

• Self-starter with a flexible mindset and willingness to adapt to different management approaches

• Willingness to work extended hours as needed

• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly