IT Project Manager - Journey

Our ideal candidate is a dedicated professional with a solid foundation in quality assurance and a keen understanding of Agile methodologies. They bring effective communication skills and organizational abilities to manage projects with precision and purpose.

This individual is not just part of a team but the heartbeat of collaboration, driving cross-functional synergy with decisive problem-solving and independent decision-making. They are the architect of progress, building bridges between software development tools and security compliance, shaping the labor market with information that powers success in a dynamic economy.

This candidate is not just seeking a job; they are looking for a place where they can continue to grow, contribute to meaningful work, and help shape the future of the organization. Your journey to make a difference starts here - It begins with you!The IT Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution of software development projects and ensuring alignment with Agile methodologies. They will lead quality assurance initiatives, maintain strict security protocols, and guide cross-functional teams towards successful project completion. This role is crucial in strategizing, problem-solving, and serving as a communication conduit between the organization and its diverse clientele!

Some of your duties may include:

• Initiate Projects: Define and document scope, develop project charter, coordinate project prioritization, determine resource needs, and facilitate work breakdown.
• Provide Leadership: Create a collaborative culture, maintain project schedules, manage multiple projects, plan, and facilitate meetings, and lead discussions.
• Manage Project Risk: Implement a consistent risk reporting process, identify, and track project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and report realized risks.
• Report Project Status: Develop and publish regular status updates, including overall state of the project, milestone dates, risks and mitigations, and budget variances.
• Develop Schedules: Define Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), develop project schedule, update schedule weekly, and use it to inform team members of assignments.
• Problem Solving: Address complex issues such as implementing new technology, managing customer expectations, and vendor management.
• Close Out Projects: Communicate project status, facilitate project retrospective, analyze implementation results, and document lessons learned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or closely related field AND two (2) years’ experience* managing IT projects of increasing size and complexity, strongly preferred.

• A combination of education and/or relevant IT experience*, totaling six (6) years.

• Experiencing using industry standard project management processes as defined in the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK), or Agile methodologies.
• Experience managing complex projects that followed an industry standard Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experiencing using business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination or people and resources.

Desirable/Preferred Education, Experience or Certifications:

• Formal Project Management Training, PMP Certification, Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Additional Requirement of Employment:

• Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Information Review.

Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.

Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship.  We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.

Opportunity for All
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Thomas A. Di Giorgio or the Talent Acquisition Team.