We are seeking a highly skilled IT Business Consultant with a strong technical background to take ownership of projects and ensure their successful completion.

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Business Consultant with a strong technical background to take ownership of projects and ensure their successful completion.This individual will possess a blend of project management expertise, organizational change management, and hands-on technical experience,enabling them to effectively lead projects from initiation to closure. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership skills,technical proficiency,and a proven track record of delivering results.

Candidates must be local to Metro Atlanta. They will be required to attend periodic onsite meetings. A hybrid work schedule will be determined shortly after hire.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The state of Georgia is dedicated to modernizing our court operations by building a Case Management System that will increase consistency and efficiency and streamline the administration of justice for all citizens. The purpose of the project is to build a Case Management System that will be a modern statewide, secure, digital, cloud based, case management system that interfaces across multiple courts, with a variety of existing databases, and reporting systems.   
 
The Judicial Council of Georgia / Administrative Office of the Courts (JC/AOC) the administrative agency of the Georgia Supreme Court, will be partnering with Suppliers to implement this court case management system for Georgia’s courts.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership:Take full ownership of assigned projects,providing leadership and guidance to ensure objectives are met within defined constraints (scope,time,budget,quality).
• Organization Change Management (OCM) Leadership: Help drive change initiatives, assess change impact, develop and execute change management strategies and plans that maximize adoption of the change, minimize resistance to organizational, process, and technology changes. Develop Change Management Strategies which include Stakeholder engagement, Sponsorship, Coaching, Communications across different stakeholder groups, and manage change readiness.
• Technical Oversight:Leverage technical expertise to understand project requirements,identify potential challenges,and provide solutions.Collaborate closely with technical teams to ensure successful execution.
• Project Planning and Execution:Develop comprehensive project plans,including defining scope,creating schedules,allocating resources,and managing risks.Monitor progress,track milestones,and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Stakeholder Management:Communicate effectively with all stakeholders,including project sponsors,team members,and clients.Provide regular updates on project status,address concerns,and manage expectations.
• Process Improvement:Identify opportunities to streamline project management processes,enhance efficiency,and improve overall project delivery.

Qualifications:

• Technical Background:Bachelor’s degree in computer science,Information Technology,or a related field.Proven technical experience in a role such as a programmer,DBA,architect,or similar.
• Project Management Skills:Demonstrated proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g.,Agile,Waterfall).Project management certifications (e.g.,PMP,PRINCE2) are a plus. Experience working with the Judicial System is preferred.
• OCM Skills: Understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g. Prosci ADKAR)
• Leadership Abilities:Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, build consensus, and resolve conflicts. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-Solving Aptitude: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify and mitigate risks proactively.
• Results-Oriented: Track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.

 

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
IT Business Consultant experience over cross-functional team environments	Required	10	Years
Experience with Vendor Management	Required	10	Years
Organizational Change Management	Required	10	Years
Cloud IT Systems	Required	5	Years
IT Audit	Required	5	Years
Project Quality Assurance	Required	5	Years
Application Implementation/development	Required	5	Years
PMP Certification	Required	0
OCM Certified	Highly desired	0
Judicial System experience	Highly desired	0

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question2	What is your candidate's email address?
Question3	If selected for engagement, your candidate's hourly Pay Rate must be at least -? Your candidate can be paid more; however, the hourly SRP Rate cannot exceed -? Do you agree to these requirements?
Question4	The maximum mark-up for this engagement’s SRP rate is 35%.  To be competitive on pricing, a mark-up below the 35% threshold is suggested.  Do you agree to propose a mark-up at or below 35%?
Question5	This assignment is contingent upon customer renewal and availability of adequate funding. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question6	If selected for engagement, your candidate will be expected to start no later than 2 weeks (10 business days) after the client's selection date? Do you agree to this requirement?
Question7	Candidates MUST be located in the Greater Atlanta Area to start and continue this assignment. Do you and your candidate agree to this requirement?
Question8	This position requires frequent On-Site meetings and work. Do you and your candidate agree to this requirement?
Question9	In what City and State is your candidate currently located?