Position Description
This position will be responsible for managing a unit to develop plans and repeatable processes for the rollout of an in-house-developed Case Management System to the trial courts in the State of Michigan. The position will lead a unit of subject matter experts, third-party consultants, and staff technology experts. This project is focused on planning for the deployment, migration and rolling out of technology to courts all over Michigan. There is a heavy focus in assuring that the organization has developed repeatable processes to minimize the cost and time taken to deliver the product across the state. Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Creating, managing, budgeting for and coordinating a unit comprised of Judicial Information Services staff and third party contractors with the following deliverables:
o Rollout 5-Year Staffing Plan o Creating, Evaluating Effectiveness and Maintaining of Rollout Tools, including…
Court Agreement Templates for Implementation and Hosting
Project Management Planning Templates ? Court Requirements Analysis Worksheet Template ? Court Implementation Materials Template ? Test Plan
• Coordination with four other planning units (Application Packaging, Data Migration, Operational Planning, Infrastructure Planning)
• Managing issues throughout the project
Skills Required
• Technology project management. Must have at least general working knowledge in the following areas: o Project management methodologies o Technology support and maintenance methodologies
• Lead unit through the creation of the deliverables.
• Facilitate required status and other meetings with executive level committees, client management, project teams and staff
• Change/Issue/Risk Management, Project budget tracking/reporting
• Develop and ensure consistent operational and configuration documentation deliverables to JIS
Skills Preferred
• BA or BS is preferred
• 10+ years’ experience in the management field – Consulting experience a plus
• Strong background in Project\Program Management with both Fortune 100 companies and small/mid-sized companies
• Experience with upgrading/rolling out of enterprise-wide technology
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal, self-management, unit management and communication skills
• Strong team building skills
• PMP certification a plus