Complete Description:
As part of the OCTO Program Management Office (PMO) team, the consultant will be responsible for aspects of project management of large software implementation projects utilizing OCTO IT and PMI Best practices.
The Consultant will work with the OCTO PMO, the Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS), and other business units users and management, as well as a variety of contractor groups to ensure that large software implementation efforts are delivered on schedule and on budget. The consultant will be responsible for establishing project management, policy, governance, and tools overall project life cycle phases, coordination, documentation, project planning, risk planning and management, communication management, change management, and stakeholder management. The consultant will engage a diverse set of stakeholder groups to ensure that project requirements and specifications are well understood and documented, that the delivered systems meet OCTO end users needs, all project documentation and plans are maintained, and effective change management is occurring. A deep understanding of public sector project management systems, tools, policy, and governance within large municipalities such as the District of Columbia or other city, state, and/or federal agencies.
Consults with client or department heads to define need or problem, conducts research, performs studies and surveys to obtain data, and analyzes problems to advise on or recommend solutions, utilizing knowledge of theory, principles, or technology of specific discipline or field of specialization. Requires knowledge in fields defined as information technology, computer programming, computer security, computer systems analysis, database management, information systems, Internet applications and development, software development, and related fields.
Behavior Characteristics:
Professional presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written, to all levels of stakeholders and management.
Ability to take initiative and work well independently or in a team environment.
Masters Degree is required.
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Expertise Rating
Enterprise system implementation management
Required
15
Years
3 - Expert
Project Management Institute (PMI) training
Required
15
Years
3 - Expert
Project Coordination, Documentation and Communication
Required
15
Years
3 - Expert
Information Technology System Design, Support and Development
Required
15
Years
3 - Expert
Business Analysis, Stakeholder management and Task management
Required
10
Years
3 - Expert
Municipal Governmant Experience
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Masters Degree
Required
Experience communicating with senior level executives
Required
10
Years
3 - Expert