Description

You will lead the UI Inspire modernization project, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and a September 2026 go-live timeline.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of the UI Inspire modernization project across Benefits, Tax, and Appeals workstreams.
• Manage dependencies between vendor deliverables, agency readiness activities, and federal certification requirements.
• Develop integrated program schedules, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Track delivery of critical implementation milestones including system testing, UAT, data migration validation, and security testing.
• Coordinate federal readiness activities, including UIPL 11-18 Change 2 compliance and operational readiness documentation.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT modernization or enterprise system implementation projects.
• Strong knowledge of Program Management Professional (PMP) principles and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with system testing, data migration, and production readiness validation.
• Proven track record in government technology modernization, preferably in unemployment insurance or workforce systems.
• Expertise in multi-vendor delivery environments and state technology governance frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, public administration, business administration, computer science, or related field.
• Ability to drive action across the organization and solve complex problems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience implementing accelerated delivery approaches, including AI-assisted development and testing.
• Familiarity with federal unemployment insurance modernization guidance.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree