IT Project Manager - Govt Sector

Contractor will be PM on two projects, the length of the projects is anticipated to be a minimum of two years, however, this will depend on funding available to SOS.. Onsite required, do not submit remote candidates.  See attached.

1. Position Overview

Work Location On-Site, Jackson, MS

Remote Option No Remote except during Office Closures or other "as-needed" circumstances arise

2. Position Information

Shift Start Time 8:00 AM Shift End Time 5:00 PM

Schedule Required Mon - Fri Other (Please

specify) Enter text here

Hours per Week 40 Overtime? Occasional Overtime Answer “yes” even if OT will be rare.

On-Call Required No On-Call Details Enter text here

Expenses Reimbursed No Travel No Travel Frequency Not Required

Criminal Background Check/Drug Screen Requirement Waive Background Check/Drug Screen

3. Position Description and Job Skill Set

Description of the job functions the contractor will be expected to perform.

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office (MSOS) is seeking a Project Manager (PM) to oversee and

coordinate two (2) consecutive projects:

Project 47843: Business Services & Filing (Primary focus)

Project 47844: Campaign Finance & Lobbying (Ancillary support)

The PM will act as the primary liaison between MSOS personnel and third-party development teams, ensuring smooth

communication, coordination, and project execution. While Campaign Finance & Lobbying will be largely managed by

the Division Head for Elections, the PM will provide project management support. The Business Services & Filings

project will require the PM’s primary focus, as it has the largest scope and complexity.

Some key functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Develop, implement, and maintain project plans, schedules, and deliverables.

Act as the central point of contact for internal MSOS teams and third-party vendors.

Ensure clear communication of project goals, expectations, and deadlines.

Track project progress and resolve issues that may impact timelines or deliverables.

Coordinate project status meetings, reports, and documentation.

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Beginner: 1-2 years Intermediate: 3-5 years Advanced: 5-7 years SME: 7+ years

Skill Set

Skill Level

Required/Preferred Notes

Operating Systems

Windows 10/11 Intermediate Preferred Enter text here

Windows Server

2008/2012/2016

Intermediate Preferred Enter text here

Programming Language/Development Tools

Microsoft SQL Intermediate Preferred Enter text here

.NET Intermediate Preferred Enter text here

Visual Basic Intermediate Preferred Enter text here

Database Systems/Database Tools

Microsoft SQL Intermediate Preferred Enter text here

Framework/SLD/Methodology

Agile PM Methodology Intermediate Required Enter text here

Waterfall PM Methodolofy Intermediate Required Enter text here

QA/Testing – Approaches, Application

DEV/UAT Approaches Intermediate Required Enter text here

4. Scoring Method

Criteria Score Percentage Must equal 100%

Project Management Experience 35

Familiarity with Project Management Methodologies 20

Experience Specifically Managing Software Development Projects 25

Communication & Stakeholder Management 20