Job Title:  IT Project Manager - Project & Portfolio Management
Duration: 12 months (Contract W2)
Location:  Hartford, CT (Remote, Travel Required)

Note: Travel to various state offices may be required. (Downtown Hartford and the Greater Hartford area)

Key Skills: Project & Portfolio Management, Monday.com, JIRA, Confluence, Miro, and Visio, Hybrid Project Management (Agile + Waterfall), Stakeholder & Risk Management, Cross-Functional Leadership

Is This You?

• Project Execution: You excel in taking ownership and guiding projects from initiation to successful completion within complex and dynamic environments.
• Agile Adaptability: You prefer a hybrid approach to project management, combining structured planning with the flexibility to adapt and deliver value iteratively.
• Leadership: You inspire cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and ensure stakeholder perspectives remain central to decision-making.

About the Role
The Project Manager will lead a cross-functional team to deliver high-impact digital services for the State of Connecticut. Responsibilities include developing project plans, managing vendors, facilitating Agile ceremonies, mitigating risks, and serving as the primary point of contact for stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership in hybrid (Agile/Waterfall) project management, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Management

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Create and manage project plans, schedules, and timelines.
• Organize and facilitate internal/external meetings and Agile ceremonies.
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, communicating deviations and corrective actions.
• Establish and refine project management processes for continuous improvement.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, track, and document project risks and issues.
• Assess impact and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Foster a collaborative, results-driven environment.
• Hold teams accountable for commitments and remove roadblocks.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party resources.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years in project management (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, Scrum, or Kanban).
• Expertise in PPM tools (Monday.com), MS Office, JIRA/Confluence, and Miro/Visio.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, translate technical tasks, and communicate with non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfort with ambiguity and experience in government or regulated environments (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Business or related field.
• PMP Certification.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Familiarity with SiteCore, Salesforce, MuleSoft, Azure, Power Platform, or ForgeRock.

Administrative Details

• 12-month contract (40 hrs/week, core hours 8 AM–5 PM ET).
• Hybrid work (remote/on-site in Hartford); must provide own laptop & high-speed internet.
• Background check & confidentiality agreement required.
• No travel reimbursement; consultant must be on camera for virtual meetings.

Email your resume to: usjobs@mavensoft.com
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