About the Role

Our client is seeking a Project Manager (Manager Level) to lead medium-to-large scale IT/software projects and oversee multiple concurrent efforts. The consultant will manage project schedules, budgets, and resources while ensuring alignment with DEP’s project management methodology and standards.

This role requires demonstrated success managing IT projects from initiation to closeout, with strong expertise in MS Project scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

 Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in MS Project.

• Manage projects within defined scope, schedule, and budget.

• Track project progress and provide regular updates.

• Identify and escalate risks and issues with recommendations.

• Manage and document change requests.

• Produce and distribute status reports and meeting minutes.

• Coordinate resources and assignments across project teams.

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder and business partner relationships.

• Recommend process and policy improvements.

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/IS or equivalent experience.

• PMP Certification (mandatory).

• 5+ years managing medium-to-large IT/software projects.

• 5+ years managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• 5+ years using MS Project to create/maintain schedules.

• Strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies (waterfall, iterative, agile).

• Excellent risk management, facilitation, and communication skills.

 Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with environmental regulatory processes.

• Knowledge of DEP’s technical environment.