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Title: Project Manager/Business Analyst (Contract) - Job#3813
Location: Onsite 3 days/week Providence, RI
Job Description:
Our client located in Providence, RI has an immediate need for a Project Manager/Business Analyst to join their team in a hybrid remote capacity. The Project Manager will need to have strong skills as a Business Analyst, to assist in the implementation of a new Statewide Cannabis Program platform.
Responsibilities :

• Provide Project Management expertise in the oversight of a system implementation
• Function as a Business Analyst in situations requiring a Liaison between Agency, IT, other Stakeholders as needed, and Vendor resources to communicate requirements and ensure delivery and compliance
• Clarify and resolve issues
• Provide project (phase/timeline/budget) reporting to IT and Agency Leadership, as needed
• Create and maintain a robust and inclusive project plan while actively managing relevant workstreams of the program throughout each phase
• Establish and manage a RAID log (risks, actions, issues, decisions) throughout the entire program
• Establish and manage a RASCI matrix (responsible, accountable, supportive, consulted, informed) throughout the entire program
• Create and update weekly status reports of the project, create content for weekly team meetings to highlight accomplishments, upcoming activities, updates to RAID log and project plan
• Participate in the creation of governance team materials as required. Present/report to the governance team as per established cadence
• Lead the implementation phase in conjunction with software vendor partner(s) and stakeholders (SMEs, program management, etc.)
• Participate in the planning, discovery, design, configuration, testing (e.g. burndown charts, UAT), and training activities (e.g. content creation and review is being executed, training sessions appropriately staffed and executed) during this phase of the program
• Lead through experience around standard practices around a program
• Lead the post-implementation phase including coordinating resources and providing direct assistance with troubleshooting of production support issues, deployment/cutover, period close activities, and system/business process optimization, identification of additional training opportunities/content delivery mechanisms, as required
• Ensure Change Management is happening strategically throughout the program providing thought leadership based on experience and expertise
• Help establish a ‘super user’ network of business SMEs who can continue to support the system and associated processes during the implementation phase as we near phased go-live events and throughout the post-implementation phase
• Manage budget throughout the program
• Ensure risk management and lead conflict resolution

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10-15 years of experience with multiple previous implementations of large software programs from a variety of system integrators/software vendors in the public sector is preferred; however, private sector experience will also be considered
• Highly competent individual who can think both strategically and tactically in numerous situations and is capable of toggling between the two seamlessly
• Exceptional communication skills (e.g. verbal, written, presentation) and time management skills (e.g. ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines)
• Must possess a high level of emotional intelligence (EQ.)
• Deep experience with SDLC in an Agile environment, quality assurance standards for system design, and configuration.
• Experience and a solid understanding of the following disciplines (in addition to Project Management): Business
• process re-engineering, Change Management methodologies, preferred Lean Management (and or Six Sigma)
• Experience using project management tools such as Confluence/Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, Microsoft Project, and/or Monday.com
• Experience in highly-regulated industries preferred
• Experience in medical or recreational marijuana industries a plus
• Prior State or other government experience is a plus

About Delphi-US
Delphi-US is a national recruiting firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. We specialize in IT, Engineering, and Professional Staffing services for organizations from Main Street to Wall Street. Our mission is simple: To connect great people to great companies. We accomplish this with a proprietary skill-based and cultural matching process that results in higher qualified submissions along with increased interviews and offer rates. You’ll find our team is friendly, professional, and, ready to advocate on your behalf, armed with industry trends, and an understanding of employer needs.
For immediate consideration, please contact:
Rich Braun
EVP Talent
[email protected]
855-863-0464 x1001

Job Type: Contract

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