Project Manager

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title:
Project Manager

Position Overview
A public sector organization is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, enterprise-level initiatives. The selected candidate will provide senior-level project management support, ensuring successful delivery of strategic projects by managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder engagement across cross-functional teams. The role requires adherence to established project governance standards and project management methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, risk management, and communication plans.
• Define project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and business units to ensure successful execution of project activities.
• Monitor project performance, track milestones, and proactively identify, escalate, and resolve project issues and risks.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, status updates, and executive reporting to ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project scope changes through formal change control processes while ensuring compliance with governance standards.
• Oversee vendor performance and ensure contractual deliverables are met.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procurement requirements, and project governance guidelines.
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, and administrative records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project closure activities, including final reporting, deliverable acceptance, and lessons learned documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex IT or business transformation projects in a structured environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including PMI/PMBOK, Agile, and Hybrid approaches.
• Extensive experience developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Proven experience managing multiple stakeholders across business and technical teams.
• Strong background in risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and reporting.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Experience ensuring compliance with organizational governance, policies, and procurement processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within public sector or state government environments, preferably supporting public safety or law enforcement organizations.
• Experience managing projects under government procurement frameworks such as FAST, DIR, or similar contracts.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.
• Experience managing IT system implementations, enterprise applications, or large-scale data system projects.

Key Skills

• Project Management
• PMBOK
• Agile
• Hybrid Project Management
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget Management
• Resource Planning
• Vendor Management
• Microsoft Project
• Smartsheet
• Jira
• Executive Reporting
• Enterprise IT Projects

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.