Project Manager

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to defined timelines and within the allocated budget. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that business and end users are consulted with and their input garnered for the project at hand.Responsibilities include:Assisting agency executive management, division directors, and information technology (IT) staff in leading project tasks and resources, including State personnel and deliverables.Using appropriate project management tools, reports, templates, mentoring, training, and coaching to IT project teams.Working directly with agency staff, vendors, and, when necessary, other state agencies in fulfilling and carrying out the requirements of assigned IT projects.Utilizing project management best practices, including risk management, quality management, change management, change control, and communication.Providing leadership, collaboration, supervision, training, guidance, and support to all IT project team members on assigned projects.Leading the effort for ensuring agency compliance with the State's project management policies and standards.Coordinating all related activities for cross-functional teams.Collaborating to develop and appropriately execute a change strategy, including stakeholder analysis, communication plans, and adoption plans.Managing relationships across clients, customers, and vendors to develop a thorough understanding of core business functions and align projects with overall business objectives.Managing issues and proactively escalating critical issues for immediate resolution, effectively demonstrating decision-making, issues management, and resolution skills.The ideal candidate would have a strong background in project management, Information Technology Infrastructure, Cloud, and Cloud Migrations.

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