Contract · Remote
Project Manager
This is a sophisticated project management role that sits at the intersection of IT governance and public sector service delivery. It offers the unique challenge of managing complex, high-priority projects for the Department of Human Services while adhering to strict legislative standards. It is an ideal spot for a PM who enjoys high-level stakeholder interaction and the intricacies of government-scale technology implementations.
Oxford Global Resources · South San Francisco, California, United States · Posted 20 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a sophisticated project management role that sits at the intersection of IT governance and public sector service delivery. It offers the unique challenge of managing complex, high-priority projects for the Department of Human Services while adhering to strict legislative standards. It is an ideal spot for a PM who enjoys high-level stakeholder interaction and the intricacies of government-scale technology implementations.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules and funding requests
- Lead procurement efforts for vendor products and implementation services
- Report project status and health directly to the Executive Steering Committee
- Facilitate project meetings and ensure adherence to quality standards
- Translate legislative and departmental direction into actionable project plans
Essential
- Proven experience in managing client expectations and service improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to lead multiple workstreams in parallel
- Expertise in project governance methodologies and template-based reporting
- Ability to work autonomously under broad direction with minimal supervision
- Experience in breaking down complex tasks into sequenced, actionable work items
- Proficiency in managing scope creep and focusing on MVP delivery
Preferred
- Experience working with state government committees or DHS departments
- Background in Financial Services or Insurance industries
- Familiarity with Medicaid or Child Welfare IT systems
Key Skills
Project SchedulingResource StaffingProcurement ManagementStakeholder CommunicationRisk EscalationBusiness Process AnalysisTeam MotivationIT Governance
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Remote work flexibility
- Supplemental medical coverage
- Equal Opportunity Employment environment
- Exposure to high-level state government projects
Next step
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