IT Project Manager - American Technology Consulting
Des Moines, IA
About the Job
ONSITEDES MOINES, IADOM-DoIT – PMO Division provides adaptable, secure, and cost-effectivetechnology services and solutions across multiple State Agencies and Divisions.We manage all the State's IT assets, projects and resources, and we delivertechnology and expertise to support Citizens of Iowa and their family’s everyday. This includes consistently delivering top tier performance and value tocitizens as a trusted partner and services provider.The PMO is committed to the pursuit of creative and innovative solutions thatenable our State to help Iowans achieve healthy, safe, stable andself-sufficient lives through the programs and services we provide. We strivefor an IT culture that identifies the newest, most effective solutions throughdiscovery, open discussion and collaboration. We have fun together, care abouteach other and take pride in the solutions we provide. We believe incontinuously optimizing our processes, refining our solutions and improvingourselves to the benefit of the Iowans we serve. If you are passionate aboutapplying your creative and innovative architecture strategies and approachesacross the State of Iowa technology enterprise, then this is the role for you!The department is seeking a Project Manager to drive technology projects tocompletion while ensuring adherence to established budgets, business plans,process, procedures and requirements while working closely with business unitpersonnel, Business Analysts and Architects.The project manager will be responsible for adhering to project managementgovernance on multiple current and future projects. Additionally, the PM will beaccountable for generating project schedules, identifying/staffing needs,resourcing, completing the procurement of vendor products / implementationservices, and submitting funding requests as required. The PM will manage thedelivery efforts and report status of each to the Project Sponsors and the PMODirector.The PM will work with multiple business and platform areas including InformationTechnology and potentially including upper-level state government committees.The Project Manager will conduct project meetings and is responsible for projecttracking and analysis, ensuring adherence to quality standards and projectdeliverables.The PM will be part of a PMO team responsible for all aspects of IT projectgovernance, assessment, management and control. The ability to gather and definerequirements; build a project plan; identifying resource needs; and transparent,clear communications across all levels of stakeholders. Essential is the abilityto multitask on continually changing and morphing priorities as prescribed byleadership in response to department and legislative direction.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAbility to work within a project governance structure (methodology, requiredtemplates and reporting)Ability to interact with, educate, learn from, and drive business and IT teams.Ability to work effectively under very broad direction with general supervisionAbility to motivate team and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and challengingenvironment.Ability to gather and organize multiple simultaneous complex business processscenariosAbility to break down complex tasks into actionable work items, sequencedappropriatelyAbility to manage scope creep with a focus on delivering a minimum viableproductExcellent organizational, presentation, interpersonal and team building skillsExcellent time management and project planning/strategizing skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated experience with managing client expectations, implementing serviceimprovement initiativesDemonstrated experience managing multiple parallel work effortsTrack project progress, monitor and modify project schedules and provide statusupdates to project team. Escalate issues to management and/or appropriateleadership as appropriate.Provide insight and knowledge into improving processes related to portfolio,project and program managementOther duties or tasks as assigned by management.Requirements: (8 years experience)Direct management of system integration and/or technology projectsExperience managing stakeholder expectations and prioritiesExperience working within a project governance structure (methodology, requiredtemplates and reporting)Extensive experience with planning, managing and tracking multiple major impactprojects.Strong process development skills, w/ the ability to learn and understandconcepts to interpret, document and formalize proceduresStrong process and gap analysis skillsExcellent project management skills, w/ the ability to multitask and managemultiple tasks with changing priorities in a cross-functional environmentDemonstrated experience with working with business users to gather and documentbusiness requirementsDemonstrate ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and projectactivities simultaneously while meeting established deadlinesWorking experience with Agile ProjectsDemonstrated experience with managing client expectations and implementingchange management initiatives
Source : American Technology Consulting