Sr. Technical Debt Project Manager (Remote)
Location:
Bismarck, ND
Duration:
24 Months+
Pay Rate:
$90/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $80/hr on W2
Note
The right candidates for this role are candidates who have worked as a PM where they specifically worked with the retirement of Mainframe Technologies and with the management of technical debt (if they've done this in a state government environment - even better). If your candidates have not done this specific PM work, don't have it clearly defined as to where, how, and when they did this work on their resumes, and can't speak to this experience in detail, please do not submit them as they are not the right fits for this role.
Job Description
Client has received funding for the removal of twenty-seven applications from their portfolio that are currently using technology that is no longer supported and/or running on the Client's Mainframe system. The State is working towards sunsetting the Mainframe altogether and HHS has a need for a Project Manager (PM) or otherwise known as the "HHS Technical Debt PM", to coordinate the sunset of these twenty-seven (27) applications. The work involves coordination between IT and Business Stakeholders to incorporate existing solutions, develop new solutions, change IT processes and reduce technical debt and remove all data and from Mainframe IBM Z-Series storage like COBOL, DB2 and ADABAS.
The HHS Technical Debt PM would manage all aspects of the work including management of vendors, costs, and assigned (temporary) staff.
The HHS Technical Debt PM will work closely with the large IT Project Manager (PM) and Large Project Oversight Project Manager (LPO PM) because a successful project requires more than oversight; it requires operational expertise, real-time leadership, and a focus on compliance, team performance, and quality assurance.
Qualifications :
Proven experience in project management, specifically in managing technical debt.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving abilities to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues.
Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams.
Risk management skills in identifying and mitigating risks associated with technical debt.
Required Skills
Previous experience in retirement of Mainframe Technologies as a Project Manager
10 years' experience managing IT projects
5 years' in software development, systems architecture, IT infrastructure and troubleshooting
Proficiency in methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
Preferred Skills
State government experience as a PM for the retirement of Mainframe Technologies
ScrumMaster
GIAC Project Manager or Technical Project Management
In addition to requirements above, a successful candidate must possess the following soft skills :
Communication: Facilitate clear and effective communication with teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding of project goals and progress.
Problem-Solving: Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues, providing innovative solutions to mitigate technical debt.
Leadership : Lead and manage cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving project success.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with technical debt, ensuring project stability and continuity.
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
| Experience managing IT projects | Required | 10 | Years |
| Experience in project management specific to the management of technical debt | Required | 0 | |
| Previous experience in retirement of Mainframe Technologies as a Project Manager | Required | 5 | Years |
| Software development, systems architecture, IT infrastructure and troubleshooting | Required | 5 | Years |
| Proficiency in methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall | Required | 5 | Years |
| State government experience specifically as a PM for the retirement of Mainframe Technologies | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| ScrumMaster knowledge | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| GIAC Project Manager or Technical Project Management knowledge | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Exceptional communication skills are required for this position. | Required | 0 |
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