Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to lead the Pension Administration project. This position will be and onsite in Dover, DE.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Pension Administration project for the State
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Develop project plans, manage timelines, tasks, resources, and budget
• Align ERP system with business objectives
• Monitor progress and report to the Project Director
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts
• Provide direction and support to the project team
• Assess and mitigate risks
• Conduct post-mortems and create recommendations reports
• Stay updated on ERP technologies and industry practices
• Apply expertise in Pension, Benefits, and Payroll, with a track record of contributing to pension system projects and modernization efforts
• Ensure project milestones and deliverables are met
• Analyze Pension Administration data management within the ERP
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops for stakeholders on the new Pension Administration system, with a focus on Pension, Benefits, Payroll functionalities

What You'll Need

• 5-7 years of project management experience in ERP implementation
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; PMP or equivalent certification is a plus
• Expertise in Pension Administration systems
• Knowledgeable in finance and administration of Pension Administration and Payroll management
• Strong implementation, project management, and change management skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Experience managing projects in multi-stakeholder and multi-vendor environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor