Remote Deputy Project Manager

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day. We are seeking a Deputy Project Manager who will join our DDI team in developing a case management system for our social services agency client.  Responsibilities Working under the guidance and direction of the Project Manager. Maintaining a complete understanding of project functions and serving as the Project Manager when the Project Manager is unavailable. Client-facing and professionally representing the Project Team in discussions with the client.  Maintaining a positive relationship with the client through listening, understanding, negotiating, and resolving client concerns amicably.    Leading and facilitating project meetings, including preparing agendas, documenting discussions, and tracking action items. Coordinating cross-functional meetings of personnel related to the project.   Supporting the Project Manager in contract administration, ensuring compliance with contracts, statements of work (SOW), and organizational standards. Supporting the Project Manager in Change Management.   Organizing Change Requests and facilitating Change Management processes. Assisting in the development of project schedules in Microsoft Project. Using Microsoft Project as a tool for modeling scenarios and reporting on progress.  Monitoring project progress, identifying any issues or delays, and proposing adjustments to schedules or strategies, as necessary. Acting as primary lead for project reporting and performance metrics, including earned value analysis. Participating in project performance review meetings and discussions. Operating as a key reviewer of work products assembled by the Project team.   Understanding the vision and goals of the project and seeking out inconsistencies that may exist throughout the work products.  Directing the efforts of Project Coordinators in conjunction with the Project Manager.  Coordinating, organizing, and logging Risks, Issues, and Decisions (RAID) on the project.  Working with the Project Manager to implement risk management strategies to minimize project risks and prepare contingency plans for potential problems. Serving as primary lead for timekeeping and time reporting.  Supporting financial management staff with needed data on headcount and estimated hours.  Working as primary lead for onboarding/offboarding of Project Staff.   Working with Project and Team leads to coordinate preparation for new hires. Operating as primary lead for maintenance and health of documentation repositories, such as SharePoint.  Directing Project Coordinators to maintain, organize, and update repositories as needed.   Qualifications Possess 2-4 years of experience working as a key contributor on major client implementations with client-facing experience.   Have 2-4 years of experience using Microsoft Project to build and maintain Project Schedules.  Hold Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. Experience using Replicon to manage team time reporting is a plus. Experience on social services systems projects is a plus. Be a highly organized, self-starter who can work under minimal supervision.   Have strong attention to detail. Demonstrate proven leadership and exceptional communication skills.  Have a track record of successfully working in a remote capacity.  Able to align work schedule with 9 AM - 4 PM Central Time. Can travel once per quarter.   Flexible Working  At Conduent, we want you to be yourself. We recognize that everyone is different and that how people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone, too.   In this role, you can expect the following working conditions:  Remote work: Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the end of your workday.  Working For You  Perks and rewards designed for you: Health and Welfare Benefits: Our health and welfare benefits can be tailored to fit you and your family's needs and start on the first day of employment.  Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.  Employee Discounts: We offer you access to a vast selection of global, national, and local discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.  Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.  Paid Training: Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to award-winning learning platforms throughout your Conduent career.  Paid time off: We provide attractive paid time off packages designed for you to enjoy your life away from work.  Great Work Environment: We are proud of our award-winning culture and the recognition we've received for our diversity efforts. Join Us  At Conduent, we are one team, one mission. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our associates.  We strive to create a culture where you can: Bring your authentic self to work. Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally. Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support. When you join Conduent, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company's and your own. With more than 60,000 associates across 24 countries, we will provide you with the opportunity to grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you to be the best!  Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business needs, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is $90-120k.Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply for or compete for employment with Conduent may request such accommodation(s) by submitting their request through this form that must be downloaded:  click here to access or download the form.  Complete the form and then email it as an attachment to FTADAAA@. You may also click here to access Conduent's ADAAA Accommodation Policy. At Conduent we value the health and safety of our associates, their families and our community. For US applicants while we DO NOT require vaccination for most of our jobs, we DO require that you provide us with your vaccination status, where legally permissible. Providing this information is a requirement of your employment at Conduent.

Created: 2025-02-15