Description
Department: Secretary of State
Division: Office of Human Resources
Location: Augusta, Maine
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Hybrid)
Salary: $64,376.00 – $91,000
Closing Date: Open until Filled
About the Role:
The Department of Secretary of State is modernizing how we onboard, train, and support employees across the Department. We are implementing a new Learning Management System (LMS) and building clear, consistent learning pathways that support recruitment, retention, and high-quality service to the people of Maine.
We are seeking a Project Manager – HR Modernization & Learning Systems to help guide this work. This role will work closely with the Director of Organizational Development and collaborate with HR, leaders, subject matter experts, and business partners across the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Corporations, Elections & Commissions, and the Maine State Archives.
This is a full-time, contract position.
Requirements
What You’ll Do:
You will help lead and coordinate the implementation of the LMS and related HR modernization efforts by:
Managing project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Coordinating work across HR, leadership, and subject matter experts
Supporting the design and rollout of role-based onboarding and training pathways
Conducting training and onboarding gap analyses
Identifying where training should be developed, revised, or improved
Helping develops tools to track training updates and ensure content stays current
Supporting presentations, training sessions, and facilitated discussions
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is collaborative and comfortable working independently — someone who is organized, dependable, and able to manage their work and meet deadlines.
Ideal candidates bring experience in:
Training, learning and development, or adult education in a professional setting
Learning Management Systems (LMS) or training implementations
Project or program coordination
Facilitating training, presentations, or onboarding sessions
Translating complex information into clear, usable learning resources
Work Location
This position is hybrid eligible, with required regular onsite work required in Augusta, Maine to support collaboration, job shadowing, and key implementation phases.
Contract Details:
Full-time contract position
Not a permanent State of Maine civil service role
Contract positions do not include State of Maine employee benefits
Why This Role Matters
This role helps shape how employees are onboarded, trained, and supported — strengthening recruitment, retention, employee confidence, and public trust in government services.
If you enjoy collaborative work, value organization and follow-through, and are excited to help build learning systems that support people and public service, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Email
recruiter@tristatestaffing.com
Comments
Please forward your cover letter and resume to the above email address
On the subject line enter, 'Project Manager'