Project Manager DoIT (PSA Opt. 3)

Position Overview

Under general direction, performs project management and control functions for assigned projects. Manages and/or coordinates large complex technical projects and programs. Provides project management support and serves as a resource in the development of project plans which are supportive of organizational, cultural and process change. Utilizes project management and business analysis techniques in the development of project plans and project schedules. Reviews and analyzes status reports, project plans and project performance metrics reports for feasibility, compliance and performance; Identifies, recommends, designs and implements modifications to project plans; ensures project resources are effectively and efficiently utilized and efforts are in alignment with project deliverables; summarizes highly technical complex concepts and tasks included in project charters into understandable terms. Develops various stakeholder reports; reviews and evaluates the progress of projects, updates action items to ensure project objectives are being carried out. Provides State contract and vendor management support to enforce adherence to project scope, budget, timeline, quality and deliverables. Assists in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures. Travels to other State agencies in the performance of duties.

Job Responsibilities

Performs project management and control functions for assigned projects.

Performs project and management control functions for assigned state agencies IT projects.

Provides State contract and vendor management support on assigned projects to enforce adherence to project scope, budget, timeline, quality and deliverables.

Implements and evaluates standardized policies and procedures as identified by Department and EPMO management.

Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four years of college with course work in technical engineering or information technology.
2. Requires prior experience equivalent to three years progressively responsible administrative experience in technical engineering, information technology or a related field.

Specialized Skills:

Requires three years professional experience as outlined above in the following: working in a Program Management Office; developing, monitoring, and maintaining operational performance metrics; understanding technical concepts in the various areas of DoIT; utilizing tools such as Microsoft (MS) Project, MS SharePoint, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Visio software applications. Requires extensive knowledge of Project Management disciplines including Project/Portfolio Management, Work/Resource Management, Service Management, Software Life Cycles Methodologies, Scope/Constraint Management, Quality Management, Scope Management, Procurement Management, Cost Management, Time Management, Communications Management, Risk Management, Integration Management, IT Governance, etc.; Successfully managing and/or coordinating large complex technical projects and programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Requires ability to work within a supportive agency program such as DoIT Shared Services Organization and have experience in organizational, cultural and process change.
3. Requires the ability to utilize agency supplied materials/equipment (i.e., personal computer, cell phone, etc.). 

Preferred Qualifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent strongly preferred.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check.
2. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel.