Project Manager Pension or Benefits industry (State Agency Experienced)

Description Project Manager – Pension / Benefits Industry BizTech Fusion is hiring for one of its clients for an experienced Project Manager with strong experience in the pension/benefits industry and state agency environments . Location: Austin, Texas Work Arrangement: Hybrid or Fully Remote Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT Job Type: Contract Duration: 6 Months Hours: 40 hours/week Candidates: Texas candidates only Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager / Project Lead to support a large-scale pension and benefits system implementation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with public pension/retirement systems, state agencies, Employer/Agency Outreach, testing, training, and organizational readiness . The candidate will serve as a key liaison between internal teams, external employers/agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and Go-Live readiness. Minimum Requirements 20+ years of Project Management experience 10+ years of Pension/Benefits industry experience Experience working with pension/benefits systems within a state agency is mandatory 2+ years of Employer/Agency Outreach experience Experience managing outreach activities involving 50+ employers/agencies Experience developing and executing Employer Outreach strategies and plans Experience coordinating employer testing and training activities Experience leading testing and training projects PMP (Project Management Professional) certification Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field Key Responsibilities Develop and manage comprehensive project plans for Agency/Employer Outreach, Business Procedures, and Training activities. Coordinate with internal teams and solution vendors throughout system implementation. Serve as the primary liaison with external employers/agencies and vendors. Develop and execute communication strategies to prepare employers for technical, reporting, and process changes. Establish and manage Employer Advisory Groups and gather stakeholder feedback. Oversee employer testing, interface testing, certification, and issue resolution. Manage development and delivery of training materials and sessions. Track project milestones, risks, issues, deliverables, and employer readiness. Prepare regular project status reports and presentations for sponsors and steering committees. Identify and mitigate risks related to stakeholder and organizational readiness. Coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive successful Go-Live and implementation readiness . Ideal Candidate Candidates with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Public pension and retirement systems State government agencies Pension/benefits system implementations Employer/Agency Outreach Employer readiness and certification Business process transformation Testing and training Organizational change/readiness Vendor and stakeholder management Large-scale system modernization or replacement projects Important Note This is a highly specialized position. Candidates must have significant public pension/benefits and state agency experience. Candidates without this background will not be considered. Texas candidates only. To apply, please submit your updated resume highlighting your Project Management, pension/benefits, state agency, Employer Outreach, testing/training, and PMP experience.