TCC Seeks an SOS IT Project Manager (Contract)

Type: Contract
Duration: Until 3/31/2025
Location: Jackson, MS 39201

(10-15 hours a week; will consider remote)

Position Description and Job Skill Set:

The Mississippi Secretary of State, Technology Services Division, seeks an experienced professional with a broad
understanding of solutions, industry best practices, multiple business processes, or technology designs within a
product/technology family. Operates independently to provide quality work to an engagement. Performs varied and
complex duties and tasks that need independent judgment to implement to meet customer needs.
Demonstrates expertise in delivering functional and technical solutions on moderately complex engagements.
Effectively consults with management. Participates in business development activities. Develops detailed solutions for
relatively complex projects.
Eight years of experience relevant to this position and three years of consulting experience are preferred. Product or
technical expertise relevant to practice focus—the ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge and experience with
State of Mississippi IT Procurement practices are required. Knowledge and experience applications and services
commonly utilized and provided by the Secretary of State’s Office, such as State Election Systems and Customer
Management Systems, are preferred. The ability to build rapport with team members is a must.
This position requires an individual who can oversee and manage multiple IT projects simultaneously. Projects could
range from planning and delivering upgrades to applications via third-party vendors, development of RFP in
collaboration with stakeholders, and similar medium to large projects of varying complexity.
This individual will also assist with procurements for the Technology Services Division and provide consulting services
to the CIO, Deputy CIO, and the agency’s executive staff.

Required Skills/Experience:

8+ Years Project Management
3+ Years of Technology Consultation
3+ Years of Procurement Consultation
IT Vendor Management
IT Long-Range Planning
Documentation Preparation
RFP Development, including scoring vendor proposal submissions
Written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking

Preferred/Not Required:

Knowledge/Experience with Mississippi Information Technology Services, including ITS Board Meetings, Procurement
Processes, and RFP submissions.
Knowledge/Experience with Mississippi Secretary of State or other state SOS, including systems and applications
utilized for business and elections operation.