15+ years - Technical Project Manager in Tumwater, WA - ONSITE Only
Ron .
Hi, Hope you are doing well today!
This is in reference to your profile I got from our database. I wanted to check your availability for an URGENT position we have. Please find below the detailed job description for your reference.
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Position: Technical Project Manager
Location: Tumwater, Washington
Client: Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
Job Description:
Required Qualifications: The consultant must provide personnel with the skills and experience to successfully complete an IT feasibility study of this scope and complexity. DRS will not dictate the number of staff required, but the project team should demonstrate expertise in: • IT Feasibility Study Development Proven experience conducting feasibility studies aligned with Washington State OCIO standards, including cost-benefit analysis and structured alternatives evaluation. • Public Sector and Retirement Systems Expertise Familiarity with state agency operations, preferably within public retirement systems. • Business Process and Technical Analysis Ability to assess both business and technical needs, particularly those related to customer experience, secure web portals, user authentication, and high-volume data submissions. • Stakeholder Engagement and Data Interpretation Experience synthesizing qualitative input from diverse user groups (public employees, retirees, public employers, DRS Team Members), including analysis of focus group and interview data. • Financial Modeling and Cost Estimation Competency in applying standard techniques for estimating development and operational costs and performing cost-benefit analysis (CBA). • Project Management and Communication Strong organizational and communication skills, including clear documentation, timely reporting, and collaborative engagement with agency stakeholders. The consultant will identify key personnel in the proposal or planning phase and ensure continuity of staffing throughout the engagement. Tasks and Responsibilities The consultant shall be responsible for conducting and delivering a comprehensive feasibility study that meets the standards set by the OCIO. This includes fulfilling the following tasks: 1.Complete Project Planning • Collaborate with DRS to define the project schedule, including support needed from DRS team Members, and highlighting key milestones • Develop a Deliverable Expectations Document in collaboration with DRS to clearly define and mutually agree upon the content, format, and acceptance criteria of all key deliverables. This document will guide quality and scope. 2. Communicate regularly Provide regular status updates, attend project meetings, and promptly communicate risks or issues to the DRS Project Manager. 3. Complete Needs Assessment The consultant will conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to define high-level business and technical requirements for replacing DRS’ legacy customer and employer portal functionality. This analysis will be completed first, to anchor all subsequent analysis, and will be an Appendix to the Feasibility Study. • Stakeholder Input: DRS will provide existing survey and focus group data from customers, employers, and internal users. The consultant will analyze this data to identify key user needs, pain points, and priorities related to the current system. • Validation Activities: The consultant may conduct follow-up interviews or validation sessions to clarify findings or address gaps in the available data. • Internal Team and Technical Requirements: The consultant will document DRS team member needs and collaborate closely with the DRS technical team to define high-level technical requirements. This will include identifying essential functionality that must be retained or improved in any future solution. • Deliverable: A Needs Assessment Summary Report, documenting findings and requirements, will be included as an appendix to the final feasibility study. 4. Develop Feasibility Study Prepare a feasibility study that includes: • Executive Summary – Overview of business goals, investment approach, benefits, costs, and risks. • Background and Needs Assessment – Summary of the current business and technical environment. (summarizes the Needs Assessment Report in 3.4) • Objectives – Description of problems to solve, opportunities to pursue, and statutory or service delivery goals. • Impacts – Identification of internal and external groups affected by the proposed investment. • Organizational Effects – Description of potential changes to processes, training, staffing, or structure. • Proposed Solution – Overview of the Neospin platform, including technical tools, major capabilities, and process alignment. • Major Alternatives Considered – Analysis of viable alternatives including moving the current state to a cloud environment, rationale for acceptance or rejection. • IT Portfolio Alignment – Explanation of how the proposed solution supports DRS’ strategic and technical direction. • Project Management Plan – Description of roles, responsibilities, decision-making processes, and quality assurance strategies. • Timeframe and Work Plan – Estimated timeline with phases, tasks, milestones, and internal/external resource needs. • Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) – Completion of a comprehensive analysis using a DRS provided format which is aligned with OCIO standards • Incremental Cost Summary – Detailed cost breakdown for development and ongoing operations over a 5-year horizon. • Benefits Analysis – Documentation of both tangible and intangible benefits, including expected baselines and measurement approaches. • Risk Assessment – Application of the OCIO risk matrix and mitigation strategy for any high or medium risks. 5. Finalize Feasibility Study • Submit a draft feasibility study for agency review, incorporating all required components. • Revise based on feedback. Submit a final feasibility study report. • Present final feasibility study findings and assist with any follow-up questions or clarifications. Description:
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Looking forward to working with you!
Ron D'Silva
r...@elegantsolutions.us
Desk: (703) 348-2865
Elegant Enterprise-Wide Solutions, Inc
Prime on various Federal & State Government contracts