Senior Technical Project Manager – Public Sector IT

Oversee planning and execution of platform modernization, including coordinating discovery workshops and guiding the implementation of new systems. Manage cross-functional teams (developers, architects, analysts, UX designers, QA) and multiple stakeholders across government agencies, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Define clear project scope, objectives, and success metrics; develop detailed project plans and schedules, and monitor progress against milestones. Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues, making contingency plans to keep the project on track. Ensure compliance with federal and state IT governance, security policies, and data standards throughout the project lifecycle. Implement robust project management practices (Agile and/or hybrid methodologies) with regular status reporting, quality control, and change management processes. Facilitate stakeholder meetings, steering committee updates, and user outreach to maintain alignment with business goals and user needs. Drive organizational change management including training, user adoption strategies, and transition plans to operational support once the new permitting system goes live.