Beechwood Computing Ltd

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This is a 100% Remote part-time position (20 hours/week). Company / Department culture (why do you enjoy working for the company selling points for potential candidates): Where collaboration feels like community and work feels like purpose. The Portfolio Management Office (PMO) at the Client isn t just another department it s a team that s redefined what it means to work together. Once marked by challenge, we ve transformed into a space so supportive and collaborative, others call us the Whole Foods of teams. And we wear that badge proudly. Here, you ll find: • True teamwork: We don t pass the buck. If something needs doing, we step up together. • Genuine relationships: We re not just coworkers; we re friends who show up for each other. • Empathetic leadership: We listen first, understand deeply, and support decisions with unity. • Purpose-driven work: As part of a state institution, we embrace constraints as creative challenges. We re looking for people who thrive in a collaborative environment, value connection, and want to make a meaningful impact. If you re ready to join a team that s as thoughtful as it is effective, the PMO is your next home. Let s build something better together. Why is this position open (new role, increased workload, new dept, resignation, promotion)? The current Full-Time Employee (FTE) in this role is retiring. Due to an ongoing Chief Information Officer (CIO) transition, we are currently under a hiring freeze and unable to permanently backfill the position. We anticipate posting the role for a new FTE in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we are leveraging a contract resource to maintain continuity. Ideally, we hope the selected contractor will apply for the FTE role once it becomes available and ultimately join our team on a permanent basis. Scope of the project: The client is seeking an experienced project lead/manager to work directly with the PMO to ensure the successful completion of information technology projects. Position Title: Project Lead and/or Project Manager Daily Duties / Responsibilities: Essential Responsibilities 1. Develop, implement, and oversee standardized project management processes and methodologies tailored to the community. Ensures all projects are executed in alignment with established frameworks delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards while consistently meeting stakeholder expectations. 2. Prepare necessary documentation to support project initiatives. More specifically, work with technical staff and business stakeholders to create deliverables and artifacts that are intended for audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge 3. Monitor project performance and report progress through dashboards and executive summaries. 4. Identify and mitigate risks, resolve blockers, and ensure quality standards are met across all deliverables. 5. Support stakeholder engagement and facilitate cross-departmental communications. 6. Mentor and coach team members on Agile practices and project execution, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. 7. Other duties as assigned. This may include special project assignments within the Portfolio Management Office or IT division, task force participation, or other activities as assigned. Technical Knowledge: Experience with documentation and artifacts related to any or all of the following technologies would be considered desirable for this position: ServiceNow Project Management software (e.g., MS Project) Required Skills (rank in order of Importance): 1. 1+ Year working with Business Analysts (BAs) 2. 1+ Year experience working with Kanbans. Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance): 1. Product owner experience 2. Experience working with ServiceNow 3. Experience working with Data Analysts or Data Scientists 4. Previous experience in an IT role (e.g, analyst, programmer, etc.) Required Education/Certifications: 1. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 2. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification 3. Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of related work experience or 9+ years of related work experience with no Bachelor s Degree Preferred Education/Certifications: 1. Any other Project Management Institute (PMI) certifications 2. Any other Agile or Scrum certifications