Beacon Technologies is seeking a Sr. Certified Project Manager for our client partner. This individual will provide strategic guidance and hands-on execution during the planning and procurement phases of a multi-year childcare systems modernization initiative. The Strategic Consultant will be responsible for building the foundation of the modernization effort, including defining scope, coordinating stakeholders, developing procurement strategies, managing vendor engagements, and establishing the governance, planning, and operational structures necessary for successful implementation. The selected contractor will operate with a high degree of independence and will leverage existing subject matter experts, business leaders, and technology staff to advance the initiative. The contractor will be expected to directly produce work products and deliverables rather than relying on dedicated project staff. Success in this role requires both strategic management and hands-on execution. Project management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Modernization Leadership
  • Develop and maintain an overall modernization roadmap and implementation strategy.
  • Assess current-state business processes, technology systems, organizational readiness, and modernization needs.
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and critical decision points requiring executive engagement.
  • Recommend phased approaches for procurement, implementation, organizational change management, and business transformation.
• Procurement and Vendor Management
  • Lead development of procurement strategies and supporting documentation.
  • Draft and coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and related procurement materials.
  • Evaluate vendor proposals and support contract negotiations.
  • Advise agency leadership on vendor selection, contracting approaches, and governance structures.
  • Establish performance expectations and accountability measures for future vendors and implementation partners.
• Partner Coordination and Governance
  • Coordinate activities across business, policy, finance, procurement, and technology teams.
  • Facilitate executive decision-making and ensure alignment among partners and stakeholders.
  • Develop governance structures, decision frameworks, reporting processes, and escalation protocols.
  • Prepare executive briefings, status reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Program Development and Readiness
  • Identify resource needs and recommend future staffing and contractor support models.
  • Develop foundational project artifacts, including charters, workplans, risk registers, issue logs, and implementation frameworks.
  • Support development of business requirements, process improvement opportunities, and future-state operating models.
  • Establish structures necessary for transition from planning into implementation.

About Beacon Technologies

Are you looking to advance your career in information technology? Beacon Technologies offers career advancement opportunities, extensive training, and excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees. In addition to providing interesting opportunities, Beacon Technologies provides that old fashioned, personal touch, so you feel like a part of the Beacon team.

Beacon Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer with a functioning Affirmative Action Plan. It is the policy of Beacon Technologies, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Beacon Technologies, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.