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Associate Project Manager (IT Project Manager 1)
(220000VP)The Ohio Department of Administrative Services, Office of Information Technology is seeking an Associate Project Manager (IT Project Manager 1) to join the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) and perform the following duties:
Supports the Office of Information Technology Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) staff and business processes by:
- Tracking use of contract resources against planned time and expense
- Producing consolidated status reports using Workfront and Tableau
- Administering and providing support for project management tools (such as Workfront, MS SharePoint and Tableau)
- Producing meeting agendas and minutes and tracking completion of action items
- Escalating issues and risks to EPMO management
Promotes project management practices across the state and supports the OIT Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) by participating in various programs (e.g., project management training & certification, project mentoring, project management methodology/best practices, project management user communities)
- Participates in developing, maintaining, & promoting the state’s Ohio Program and Project Management Practice
- Works with Statewide IT Policy to write, implement & monitor project management policies
- Participates in developing & hosting project management user communities by developing & facilitating sessions & promoting events
- Participates in project management career development activities (e.g., training programs, career development, certification programs)
Manages assigned projects for Office of Information Technology (OIT):
- Develops scope of projects (e.g., scope planning, definition, verifi-cation & change control)
- Develops plan & execution of project; defines timeline of project from beginning to end
- Outlines phases & staff assigned to complete work tasks
- Manages activity definition, sequencing, duration estimating, & schedule development & control
- Determines resources, estimates costs, develops budget & controls costs; ensures quality control
- Oversees staff acquisition & team development as needed
- Prepares regular reports for senior management & stakeholders
- Identifies risks & risk response control as needed
- Prepares all closeout activities when project is completed
Performs other related duties as required:
- Attends senior staff meetings, provides presentations to public & private groups
- Or 3 yrs. exp. in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation), with experience to be commensurate with project/program &/or position description on file (e.g., specific human service program area, management information sciences, fiscal); 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
- Computer science
- Project management life cycle methodologies
- Computer hardware & software
- Time management
- Budgeting*
- Risk assessment
- Contract management processes & practices*
- State procurement processes*
Skills
- Operation of personal computer & associated hardware & software
- Use of project planning software (e.g., MS Project)
Abilities
- Manage multiple demands or tasks on projects
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions
- Communicate effectively orally & in writing with diverse groups
- Review & evaluate project progress
- Write concise & accurate reports.
- developed after employment
When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
All answers to the supplemental questions MUST be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.
Selection devises, testing and/or assessments may be used to determine proficiency in this position.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so special arrangements can be made.
Why work for DAS?
- 11 paid state holidays every year
- Generous paid leave programs (vacation, sick, and personal leave)
- Low-cost, extensive healthcare benefits
- Employee tuition reimbursement programs
- Life Insurance coverage for all permanent employees
- Wellness Incentive program for employees enrolled in healthcare
- And more! Visit the State of Ohio Total Rewards page to learn more about what DAS has to offer you.
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The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.