Job Description

Title: CONTRACT ONLY Project Manager/PMO Analyst
Work Location: Hybrid in Quincy MA
Pay Rate: $50-$60 an hr
Our client is seeking to hire a  Project Manager/PMO Analyst to join their collaborative team. The Project Manager/PMO Analyst will be responsible for implementation and refinement of a new governance process for projects within the MMIS portfolio. This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive individual who can manage critical PMO deliverables and drive structure across multiple complex workstreams. Support the PMO Manager in driving continuous process improvement through the development and maintenance of PMO tools, processes, and documentation. The Project Manager/PMO Analyst will assist with project assessments and prioritization, change order tracking, and portfolio optimization to support leadership decision-making. The Project Manager/PMO Analyst will work closely with internal MMIS business and technical executives, program directors and IT leads, external technical teams, and vendor consultants to ensure that all project financial requests are approved, contracts are reviewed and completed; as well as business cases are documented to initiate projects; and schedules are documented and on track. In addition, this person may serve as the primary contact for critical IT initiatives and project management projects from start to finish; including conflict resolution, risk mitigations, ensure alignment with MMIS standards.

The primary work location for this role will be Quincy MA 02171. The work schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility available and based on operational needs. This position is expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days as needed.

DETAILED LIST OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a strong understanding of the project and business context to effectively create materials, document meetings, and support project execution.
• Develop and manage program/project plans, templates, and governance structures.
• Prepare and support governance meetings (e.g., project initiation, project prioritization, project reviews, workstream and backlog updates).
• Support creation of project deliverables, reports, and presentations.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement and change management activities.
• Serve as an integrator across the team, ensuring alignment, progress tracking, and visibility of key issues.
• Demonstrated experience developing dashboards, KPIs, and executive reports; skilled in data analysis and presenting insights.
• Proven ability to support governance frameworks, manage project artifacts, and facilitate structured meetings.
• Apply knowledge of PMO methodologies, SDLC, and Agile frameworks to support project delivery.
• Develop and coordinate initial project assessments to build strong project portfolios.
• Support PMO governance processes and ensure adherence to PMO methodology.
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize portfolio management processes and reporting.
• Provide actionable insights and corrective recommendations to project managers and PMO leadership.
• Adhere to MMIS standard project management methodology, policies, and procedures, as well as quality assurance standards. Also, where applicable, comply with the external agencies' standards when integrating or leveraging external staff or solutions.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Five (5) years’ experience in IT project management with the capability of managing complex, cross-functional IT projects.

• Five (5) years of related experience using both hybrid and agile methodologies, in a large IT enterprise environment and managing vendor partners.
• Knowledge of portfolio, program, and project management methodologies (e.g., PMI standards, Agile frameworks).
• Experience working within a PMO, IT, or project management environment a plus.
• Provide oversight to ensure projects in execution include a framework for governance encompassing adequate meetings, reporting, metrics, risk and issue management, and quality assurance. Validate that the assigned project team(s) adhere to project governance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Set goals for initiatives that are consistent with technical objectives and the agency’s overall technology strategy. • Ability to plan in a rapidly changing environment and to provide guidance for changes as required for the life of the project.
• Ability to lead others to implement new approaches, systems, structures, and methods.
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills and experience in supporting technical and nontechnical staff.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate technical requirements, breaking down complex problems into manageable components for evaluation.
• Prior experience in government or public-sector environments is an advantage

 

 

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About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells  – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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