State of Iowa
Information Technology Specialist 5 - Senior Project Manager
State of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.The Department of Management (DOM), Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking a skilled and motivated
Senior Project Manager
to oversee the planning, implementation, and reporting of enterprise technology projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within government agencies and drive positive change in our technology landscape.Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Collaborate with Product Delivery to define project scope and objectives across multiple state entities.Develop a detailed work breakdown structure to document project activities.Identify and assign project deliverables, milestones, and tasks to team members.Assess risks and constraints, proposing effective mitigation strategies and contingency plans.Monitor project budget, timeline, and scope, providing regular variance reports.Ensure timely and quality delivery of project outcomes.Maintain comprehensive documentation of all project information.
Project Governance
Prepare and present project reports for management in collaboration with Product Delivery.Foster positive communication and relationships with stakeholders and team members.Evaluate project outcomes and facilitate lessons learned sessions to identify improvements.Communicate successes and challenges to stakeholders and leadership.Develop a sustainability model for projects post-implementation.Track key success metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
Change Management
Prepare users for system adoption and acceptance through effective change management strategies.Build rapport with stakeholders and vendors to facilitate user acceptance.Create technical and non-technical user guides for administrators and end-users.Collaborate with training teams to ensure comprehensive product adoption.
Team Leadership
Direct project team efforts and provide guidance throughout the project lifecycle.Act as an escalation point for project managers and offer constructive feedback during peer evaluations.Assist in coordinating resource coverage and lead project manager team meetings.
Please note, candidates for this position
must
reside in the state of Iowa at the time of starting the role.Employer Highlights
The Department of Management, Division of Information Technology provides adaptable, secure, and cost-effective technology services and solutions to support the agencies across the State of Iowa, trusted partners, and citizens. We are responsible for managing all IT assets, projects, and resources to deliver top-tier technology support and expertise across the enterprise. Our strength is driven by the skills, talents, and diversity of our people.We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)Retirement Investors Club (RIC)Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home OpportunitiesHealth, Dental and Vision InsuranceVacation LeaveSick LeavePaid HolidaysFlexible Spending AccountsLife InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceBackground Check Requirements
After a conditional offer of employment has been made, and as the final step in the hiring process, candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, which may include but may not be limited to a verification of a candidate’s education, previous employment/work history, contact of personal references, motor vehicle records, and a criminal history check (including through Federal, State, or Local criminal justice agencies).Information gathered as part of such background investigation will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by Iowa Code section 22.7, 8B.4A, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations; provided that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, such information shall be available to candidates upon request.Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing).All of the following (a and b):
Three years of full-time work experience in: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing); andA total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
All of the following (a and b):
Three years of full-time work experience in: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing); andCertification by an authorized educational institution/major computer or software producer in an area directly related to one of the computer specialty fields described in part a.
All of the following (a and b):
Three years of full-time work experience in: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing); andEighteen semester hours of accredited post-high-school coursework in one of the specialty fields described in part a.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of fulltime work as an Information Technology Specialist 4.For additional information, please click on this
link to view the job description.
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Senior Project Manager
to oversee the planning, implementation, and reporting of enterprise technology projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within government agencies and drive positive change in our technology landscape.Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Collaborate with Product Delivery to define project scope and objectives across multiple state entities.Develop a detailed work breakdown structure to document project activities.Identify and assign project deliverables, milestones, and tasks to team members.Assess risks and constraints, proposing effective mitigation strategies and contingency plans.Monitor project budget, timeline, and scope, providing regular variance reports.Ensure timely and quality delivery of project outcomes.Maintain comprehensive documentation of all project information.
Project Governance
Prepare and present project reports for management in collaboration with Product Delivery.Foster positive communication and relationships with stakeholders and team members.Evaluate project outcomes and facilitate lessons learned sessions to identify improvements.Communicate successes and challenges to stakeholders and leadership.Develop a sustainability model for projects post-implementation.Track key success metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
Change Management
Prepare users for system adoption and acceptance through effective change management strategies.Build rapport with stakeholders and vendors to facilitate user acceptance.Create technical and non-technical user guides for administrators and end-users.Collaborate with training teams to ensure comprehensive product adoption.
Team Leadership
Direct project team efforts and provide guidance throughout the project lifecycle.Act as an escalation point for project managers and offer constructive feedback during peer evaluations.Assist in coordinating resource coverage and lead project manager team meetings.
Please note, candidates for this position
must
reside in the state of Iowa at the time of starting the role.Employer Highlights
The Department of Management, Division of Information Technology provides adaptable, secure, and cost-effective technology services and solutions to support the agencies across the State of Iowa, trusted partners, and citizens. We are responsible for managing all IT assets, projects, and resources to deliver top-tier technology support and expertise across the enterprise. Our strength is driven by the skills, talents, and diversity of our people.We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)Retirement Investors Club (RIC)Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home OpportunitiesHealth, Dental and Vision InsuranceVacation LeaveSick LeavePaid HolidaysFlexible Spending AccountsLife InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceBackground Check Requirements
After a conditional offer of employment has been made, and as the final step in the hiring process, candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, which may include but may not be limited to a verification of a candidate’s education, previous employment/work history, contact of personal references, motor vehicle records, and a criminal history check (including through Federal, State, or Local criminal justice agencies).Information gathered as part of such background investigation will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by Iowa Code section 22.7, 8B.4A, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations; provided that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, such information shall be available to candidates upon request.Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing).All of the following (a and b):
Three years of full-time work experience in: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing); andA total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
All of the following (a and b):
Three years of full-time work experience in: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing); andCertification by an authorized educational institution/major computer or software producer in an area directly related to one of the computer specialty fields described in part a.
All of the following (a and b):
Three years of full-time work experience in: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing); andEighteen semester hours of accredited post-high-school coursework in one of the specialty fields described in part a.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of fulltime work as an Information Technology Specialist 4.For additional information, please click on this
link to view the job description.
#J-18808-Ljbffr