Briljent is seeking a highly skilled Information Technology Project Manager to support the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS), Division of Child Support, in a consulting engagement. This role will lead the design, development, and implementation of information system transformation projects, providing strategic project management direction to the agency. 

The engagement is expected to be a remote position with occasional travel to Pierre, South Dakota, on an as-needed basis, with an anticipated duration of 12 months beginning on or about June 1, 2026.

If you have expertise in IT project management, child support systems modernization, and the ability to coordinate complex enterprise-level projects across teams and vendors, we invite you to apply.

Essential Duties

Project Leadership

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of various information system transformation projects for the Division of Child Support.
• Provide strategic direction to the agency and assist in defining strategic direction for enterprise-level IT implementations.
• Lead and coordinate efforts of development teams and vendors to ensure solutions are implemented successfully and on time.
• Ensure project governance and monitoring controls are in place throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.

Requirements and Planning

• Define business and technological requirements by consulting with product owners, subject matter experts, and scrum teams to identify business needs and objectives.
• Manage highly complex large-scale enterprise projects as well as smaller-scale projects, ensuring all are on time and within budget.
• Apply project management and governance principles to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all engagements.

Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer

• Mentor state personnel in project management practices and methodologies.
• Over time, train state resources to assume project management functions independently 

• Knowledge of child support program policies, procedures, and business practices.
• Experience on child support system modernization projects.
• Successful experience managing information technology solutions across the full project lifecycle.
• Knowledge of various software development methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps.
• Experience successfully applying project management and project governance principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate discussions with state agency stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent working experience in project management.
• 5+ years of experience managing enterprise-level IT projects, preferably within a government or public sector environment.
• Prior experience with child support or health and human services system implementations is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and to use a computer and other standard office equipment. Occasional travel may be required, including the ability to navigate airports and client sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Briljent is a solutions-based company. Solutions come from creative ideas; ideas come from being creative with differences. Briljent believes perspective and collaboration are critical to the success of the company. Employment at Briljent is based on merit and professional qualifications. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.