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State Employees’ Retirement System of Illinois
23100-25-014-G
Title: Project Manager
Duration: Till 6/11/28
Mandatory Experience in Pension or Retirement System
About
SERS is working on migrating its remaining applications from a legacy mainframe platform to an existing Microsoft platform. Legacy systems include areas in Accounting, Pensions, Disability and Vouchering. The Project Manager (PM) role is critical to the success of the project. The PM will maintain communication with management and product owners along with business analysts to establish required work and timelines using a Minimum Variable Product (MVP) approach to migrate the remaining legacy functionality into the Microsoft platform. Detailed project plans which adhere to SERS methodology will be created and continuously updated to ensure project updates can be provided in a timely and consistent manner. The PM will establish and maintain schedules, drive activities, identify risks and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies. This individual will effectively plan deliverables to take advantage and efficiently make use of the team’s resources. PMP, or other project management certification is required.
Required Skills
Proven experience in managing multiple IT projects with a strong track record of successful project delivery.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and manage project teams.
Expertise in identifying potential risks early in the project and developing strategies for mitigation.
Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to ensure clear communication and the alignment of project goals.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate challenges and find effective solutions.
Experience analyzing and improving Pension Systems
Desired Skills
Experience with Microsoft SQL
Experience with Accounting Systems/Concepts
Experience with Agile or other iterative development methodologies.
