Project Manager at Performix

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, Drupal CMS, Accessibility Standards, WCAG 2.1, Section 508, Test Planning, Test Execution, Risk Management, Reporting, Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Teams

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Role Overview:  We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the development and launch of a new website for Minnesota Management and Budget (CLIENT).  The Project Manager will serve as the primary liaison between the vendor and the Client, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with State IT security and accessibility standards. Key Responsibilities:  Lead and coordinate all Phase 1 deliverables:  Discovery: Document business objectives, stakeholder needs, audience insights, project scope, and user research.  Plan: Develop website design aligned with CLIENT branding, create project plan, information architecture, and test plans.  Build: Oversee development of a user-centric Drupal website, ensuring compliance with security standards and agile code migration.  Test: Manage unit, regression, performance, load, and user acceptance testing; ensure WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 compliance.  Launch: Coordinate launch with MNIT and CLIENT, provide responsive support for 30 days post-launch.  Support: Train CLIENT staff on Drupal CMS and transition long-term management.  Act as the central point of communication between vendor teams, CLIENT stakeholders, and MNIT.  Track milestones, manage risks, and ensure timely resolution of issues.  Ensure project documentation, reporting, and compliance with State of Minnesota standards. Skills & Tools:  Project Management (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)  Drupal CMS  Accessibility Standards (WCAG 2.1, Section 508)  Test Planning & Execution (Unit, Regression, Performance, Load, UAT)  Risk Management & Reporting  Collaboration Tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Teams Minimum Qualifications:  Candidates must meet at least one of the following:  2+ years’ experience creating websites in Drupal for government entities.  2+ years’ experience implementing AI-powered or advanced search functionality in website environments.  2+ years’ experience conducting CX discovery and analysis for websites serving diverse audiences. Preferred Qualifications:  Strong background in government IT projects and compliance standards.  Familiarity with WCAG 2.1, Section 508 accessibility, and plain language requirements.  Experience managing agile development cycles across Dev, Test, and Stage environments.  Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills. Application Instructions:  Please submit your resume highlighting relevant Drupal, government, CX discovery, or AI search implementation experience.  Include examples of past projects where you served as the liaison between vendor and government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will lead the development and launch of a new website for Minnesota Management and Budget, serving as the primary liaison between the vendor and the Client to ensure timely, in-scope deliverables compliant with State standards. Key duties include coordinating all phases from Discovery and Planning through Build, Test, and Launch, followed by staff training and long-term management transition.