• Oversee planning and execution of platform modernization, including coordinating discovery workshops and guiding the implementation of new systems. • Manage cross-functional teams (developers, architects, analysts, UX designers, QA) and multiple stakeholders across government agencies, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. • Define clear project scope, objectives, and success metrics; develop detailed project plans and schedules, and monitor progress against milestones. • Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues, making contingency plans to keep the project on track. • Ensure compliance with federal and state IT governance, security policies, and data standards throughout the project lifecycle. • Implement robust project management practices (Agile and/or hybrid methodologies) with regular status reporting, quality control, and change management processes. • Facilitate stakeholder meetings, steering committee updates, and user outreach to maintain alignment with business goals and user needs. • Drive organizational change management including training, user adoption strategies, and transition plans to operational support once the new permitting system goes live.