RADcube
Project Manager/ Senior
RADcube, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
Duty 1General Summary of Duty 1 % of Time 50Establish and monitor project CONTROLLING methods to ensure timely knowledge and awareness of changes to project cost, quality or schedule.
Individual tasks related to the duty:
Continuously communicate detailed plans and expectations to project team members and stakeholders throughout the entire lifecycle of the project.Meet regularly with project team members (including internal and external stakeholders) to understand and log their progress on detailed tasks, problems, and concerns in order to confirm the expectations set forth in the project plan.Enable all necessary project deliverables and documentation required by the SOM Methodology (SUITE).Maintain metrics and logs that specify the progress and performance of the project team.Maintain project issue and risk logs that identify potential or realized impacts to the project and communicate them to higher management.Continuously follow up on project issues or risks to ensure timely resolution or mitigation.Facilitate change management required for the project(s).Duty 2General Summary of Duty 2 % of Time 30Provide PLANNING, STAFFING needs, and REPORTING to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects according to the sponsor’s goals and objectives. Planning, staffing, and reporting should adhere to the State of Michigan’s Methodology (SUITE) and the Agency’s project prioritization process. Planning, staffing, and reporting span the entire lifecycle of the project from initiation to closeout.
Individual tasks related to the duty:
Direct the development and maintenance of all SOM Methodology (SUITE) documents and deliverables from project initiation and planning through project closeout activities for ready access by all stakeholders.Ensure proper change management when the project’s cost, quality or schedule has been impacted and communicate the changes timely to all project team members and stakeholders as defined by SOM Methodology (SUITE) and the Agency processes.Direct the investigation and use of technology, process, or staffing necessary to meet the objectives of the project.Plan for necessary project team members/roles and facilitate the selection, training, and development of the project team members to ensure the objectives and tasks of the project are met.Understand and plan for the timely resolution of project issues and risks.Establish an effective project communication plan and ensure the plan is utilized by the project team and all stakeholders.Duty 3General Summary of Duty 3 % of Time 15DIRECT and coordinate the day-to-day activities, tasks, and deliverables required from the project team according to the project plan.
Individual tasks related to the duty:
Assign detailed activities, tasks, and deliverables to assigned members of the project team ensuring understanding of the expectations such as functionality, due dates, and estimated effort.Assign expected dates and functionality to external providers and ensure products or deliverables provided externally are available when needed.Ensure appropriate interaction and integration between team members or external providers with connecting or dependent tasks.Establish and assign routine administrative processes to the project team to ensure appropriate communications, reporting, and metrics gathering.Assist and advise the project stakeholders and team members through regular status meetings and defined walkthroughs.Escalate issues, risks, and logistical needs of the project to higher management as appropriate.Duty 4General Summary of Duty 4 % of Time 5Perform miscellaneous functions as needed to contribute to the overall operation and objectives of the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB).
Individual tasks related to the duty:
Attendance at staff meetings.Stay abreast of new technology and advanced concepts through training, reading magazines, internet, periodicals, and books.Create standards, procedures, and templates for staff to use in their daily tasks.Serve on assigned task forces, special committees, and/or research groups.Evaluate the impact of new tools, languages, and upgrades on systems.Provide internal staff training.Other duties as assigned.Independent Responsibilities:- Establishing the current status of an assigned project.- Decisions in support of the DTMB standards, including the SOM Methodology (SUITE).- Decisions in planning, staffing, controlling, directing, and reporting that do not alter the scope of assigned projects.- Decisions leading to the proposition of alternatives and recommendations that do not alter the scope of assigned projects.- Decisions involving preparation and quality of project deliverables.Responsibilities that would require supervisor’s review:- Matters that affect the budget beyond the project’s allocated amounts.- Deviation from SOM Methodology (SUITE).- When the decision results in a business process change.- When the decision impacts other systems and business units.- When the decision impacts the Agency’s IT strategic direction.Physical Environment/Responsibilities:- The position operates in a standard office environment, performing duties within the assigned workspace.- Tasks can be completed routinely seated at a desk, in the context of meetings and meeting rooms.- Work requires extensive use of personal computers including keyboards and monitors.- This position is subject to stress and pressure to resolve problems quickly and effectively.- There are frequent deadlines that are imposed by external forces; heavy workloads are possible and overtime during development projects may be required.- Duties may involve lifting of 25 pounds or less.- Duties may involve traveling to various project sites.EXPERIENCE:- Five years of professional experience as a project manager for IT software or infrastructure projects involving 20 or more team members. OR Five years of professional experience equivalent to an IT Programmer/Analyst with experience managing a project/program typically 6 months to 2 years in duration with 20 or more team members in addition to a minimum of 1500 demonstrated and documented hours of coordinating IT software development or infrastructure projects.- Possession of a PMP Certification is highly desired.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:- Thorough knowledge of Project Management principles, concepts, and practices.- Thorough knowledge of system development methods used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems.- Thorough knowledge of advanced concepts and basic operating principles of data communications and information systems hardware and software.- Ability to work in a team environment involving matrix organizations.- Ability to resolve conflicting high-priority requirements.- Ability to communicate the needs of others effectively.- Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions.- Ability to conduct training and informational sessions.- Ability to communicate effectively, build consensus, facilitate working sessions, and negotiate solutions and alternatives.- Ability to maintain favorable public relations and perform problem/issue resolution.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:- Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience or certification. (See Experience above)- Possession of a PMP Certification is highly desired.
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Individual tasks related to the duty:
Continuously communicate detailed plans and expectations to project team members and stakeholders throughout the entire lifecycle of the project.Meet regularly with project team members (including internal and external stakeholders) to understand and log their progress on detailed tasks, problems, and concerns in order to confirm the expectations set forth in the project plan.Enable all necessary project deliverables and documentation required by the SOM Methodology (SUITE).Maintain metrics and logs that specify the progress and performance of the project team.Maintain project issue and risk logs that identify potential or realized impacts to the project and communicate them to higher management.Continuously follow up on project issues or risks to ensure timely resolution or mitigation.Facilitate change management required for the project(s).Duty 2General Summary of Duty 2 % of Time 30Provide PLANNING, STAFFING needs, and REPORTING to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects according to the sponsor’s goals and objectives. Planning, staffing, and reporting should adhere to the State of Michigan’s Methodology (SUITE) and the Agency’s project prioritization process. Planning, staffing, and reporting span the entire lifecycle of the project from initiation to closeout.
Individual tasks related to the duty:
Direct the development and maintenance of all SOM Methodology (SUITE) documents and deliverables from project initiation and planning through project closeout activities for ready access by all stakeholders.Ensure proper change management when the project’s cost, quality or schedule has been impacted and communicate the changes timely to all project team members and stakeholders as defined by SOM Methodology (SUITE) and the Agency processes.Direct the investigation and use of technology, process, or staffing necessary to meet the objectives of the project.Plan for necessary project team members/roles and facilitate the selection, training, and development of the project team members to ensure the objectives and tasks of the project are met.Understand and plan for the timely resolution of project issues and risks.Establish an effective project communication plan and ensure the plan is utilized by the project team and all stakeholders.Duty 3General Summary of Duty 3 % of Time 15DIRECT and coordinate the day-to-day activities, tasks, and deliverables required from the project team according to the project plan.
Individual tasks related to the duty:
Assign detailed activities, tasks, and deliverables to assigned members of the project team ensuring understanding of the expectations such as functionality, due dates, and estimated effort.Assign expected dates and functionality to external providers and ensure products or deliverables provided externally are available when needed.Ensure appropriate interaction and integration between team members or external providers with connecting or dependent tasks.Establish and assign routine administrative processes to the project team to ensure appropriate communications, reporting, and metrics gathering.Assist and advise the project stakeholders and team members through regular status meetings and defined walkthroughs.Escalate issues, risks, and logistical needs of the project to higher management as appropriate.Duty 4General Summary of Duty 4 % of Time 5Perform miscellaneous functions as needed to contribute to the overall operation and objectives of the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB).
Individual tasks related to the duty:
Attendance at staff meetings.Stay abreast of new technology and advanced concepts through training, reading magazines, internet, periodicals, and books.Create standards, procedures, and templates for staff to use in their daily tasks.Serve on assigned task forces, special committees, and/or research groups.Evaluate the impact of new tools, languages, and upgrades on systems.Provide internal staff training.Other duties as assigned.Independent Responsibilities:- Establishing the current status of an assigned project.- Decisions in support of the DTMB standards, including the SOM Methodology (SUITE).- Decisions in planning, staffing, controlling, directing, and reporting that do not alter the scope of assigned projects.- Decisions leading to the proposition of alternatives and recommendations that do not alter the scope of assigned projects.- Decisions involving preparation and quality of project deliverables.Responsibilities that would require supervisor’s review:- Matters that affect the budget beyond the project’s allocated amounts.- Deviation from SOM Methodology (SUITE).- When the decision results in a business process change.- When the decision impacts other systems and business units.- When the decision impacts the Agency’s IT strategic direction.Physical Environment/Responsibilities:- The position operates in a standard office environment, performing duties within the assigned workspace.- Tasks can be completed routinely seated at a desk, in the context of meetings and meeting rooms.- Work requires extensive use of personal computers including keyboards and monitors.- This position is subject to stress and pressure to resolve problems quickly and effectively.- There are frequent deadlines that are imposed by external forces; heavy workloads are possible and overtime during development projects may be required.- Duties may involve lifting of 25 pounds or less.- Duties may involve traveling to various project sites.EXPERIENCE:- Five years of professional experience as a project manager for IT software or infrastructure projects involving 20 or more team members. OR Five years of professional experience equivalent to an IT Programmer/Analyst with experience managing a project/program typically 6 months to 2 years in duration with 20 or more team members in addition to a minimum of 1500 demonstrated and documented hours of coordinating IT software development or infrastructure projects.- Possession of a PMP Certification is highly desired.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:- Thorough knowledge of Project Management principles, concepts, and practices.- Thorough knowledge of system development methods used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems.- Thorough knowledge of advanced concepts and basic operating principles of data communications and information systems hardware and software.- Ability to work in a team environment involving matrix organizations.- Ability to resolve conflicting high-priority requirements.- Ability to communicate the needs of others effectively.- Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions.- Ability to conduct training and informational sessions.- Ability to communicate effectively, build consensus, facilitate working sessions, and negotiate solutions and alternatives.- Ability to maintain favorable public relations and perform problem/issue resolution.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:- Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience or certification. (See Experience above)- Possession of a PMP Certification is highly desired.
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