Project manager

The candidate must have relevant experience in software application project management, third-party vendor coordination, and technical issue resolution. Preferred qualifications include experience with election management systems, governmental information systems, or comparable enterprise applications. Candidates should possess strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to coordinate software development activities, document and track technical issues through resolution, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Experience providing system consultation, user support, and training to government personnel or other end users is highly desirable. Familiarity with Mississippi election administration, Mississippi county election processes and procedures, and the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS) is required. Preferred/Not Required Provide any skills/experience that would be helpful for the candidate to possess but not required. Examples: Previous supervisory experience, WebLogic experience helpful, etc.

Preferred qualifications include familiarity with application security best practices, including secure software development, vulnerability management, access controls, data protection, and identification and remediation of security risks. Additional preferred experience includes software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, quality assurance, user acceptance testing (UAT), database management, systems integration, and software change and release management.

Experience with the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS) or comparable election management applications is preferred, along with familiarity with Mississippi election administration, county election operations, and applicable election procedures. Prior experience coordinating technology projects involving state or local government agencies, managing third-party software vendors, and providing technical consultation and training to governmental personnel is also desirable. These qualifications are preferred but not required for consideration.