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Job ID:
778823
Job Title:
PM6-Project Manager
Client:
State of Iowa
Duration:
12 Months
Location:
200 E. Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Employment Type:
Full Time
Hybrid:
Yes
Overview
The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) provides adaptable, secure, and cost‑effective technology services and solutions for the Department of Management DOM and its partners. We manage all State of Iowa Executive Branch IT assets, projects, and resources as well as providing technology and expertise to support Iowa’s citizens and families. DOM DoIT does this by consistently delivering top tier performance and value to citizens as a trusted partner and service provider.
DoIT is committed to the pursuit of creative and innovative solutions that enable our agency to help Iowans achieve healthy, safe, stable, and self‑sufficient lives through the programs and services we provide. We strive for an IT culture that identifies the newest, most effective solutions through discovery, open discussion, and collaboration. We have fun together, care about each other, and take pride in the solutions we provide. We believe in continuously optimizing our processes, refining our solutions, and improving ourselves for the benefit of the Iowans we serve.
The project manager will be responsible for adhering to project management governance on multiple current and future projects. Additionally the PM will be accountable for generating project schedules, identifying and staffing needed resources, completing the procurement of vendor products/implementation services, and submitting funding requests as required. The PM will manage the delivery efforts and report status of each within a common project reporting mechanism. The PM will work with multiple business and platform areas across the State, potentially including upper‑level state government committees. The Project Manager will conduct project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project deliverables.
The PM will be part of a PMO team responsible for all aspects of IT project governance assessment, management, and control. The ability to gather and define requirements; build a project plan; identify resource needs; and maintain transparent, clear communication across all levels of stakeholders. Essential is the ability to multi‑task on continually changing and morphing priorities as prescribed by leadership in response to department and legislative direction.
Duties
Ability to work within a project governance structure (methodology required, templates, 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 supervision.
Ability to motivate team and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced and challenging environment.
Ability to gather and organize multiple simultaneous complex business process scenarios.
Ability to break down complex tasks into actionable work items sequenced appropriately.
Ability to manage scope creep with a focus on delivering a minimum viable product.
Excellent organizational, presentation, interpersonal, and team‑building skills.
Excellent time management and project planning/strategizing skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience with managing client expectations and implementing service improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple parallel work efforts.
Track project progress, monitor and modify project schedules, and provide status updates to project team. Escalate issues to management and/or appropriate leadership as appropriate.
Provide insight and knowledge into improving processes related to portfolio project and program management.
Other duties or tasks as assigned by management.
Required Skills
Direct management of system integration projects.
Experience managing stakeholder expectations and priorities.
Experience working within a project governance structure (methodology required, templates, and reporting).
Extensive experience with planning, managing, and tracking multiple major impact projects.
Strong process development skills with the ability to learn and understand concepts in order to interpret documents and formalize procedures.
Strong process and gap analysis skills.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple tasks with changing priorities in a cross‑functional environment.
Demonstrated experience with working with business users to gather and document business requirements.
Demonstrate ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and project activities simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
Key Skills Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, Construction Estimating, Construction Experience, PMBOK, Visio, Construction Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Project Management Lifecycle, Contracts
Employment Type:
Full Time
Experience:
years
Vacancy:
1
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778823
Job Title:
PM6-Project Manager
Client:
State of Iowa
Duration:
12 Months
Location:
200 E. Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Employment Type:
Full Time
Hybrid:
Yes
Overview
The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) provides adaptable, secure, and cost‑effective technology services and solutions for the Department of Management DOM and its partners. We manage all State of Iowa Executive Branch IT assets, projects, and resources as well as providing technology and expertise to support Iowa’s citizens and families. DOM DoIT does this by consistently delivering top tier performance and value to citizens as a trusted partner and service provider.
DoIT is committed to the pursuit of creative and innovative solutions that enable our agency to help Iowans achieve healthy, safe, stable, and self‑sufficient lives through the programs and services we provide. We strive for an IT culture that identifies the newest, most effective solutions through discovery, open discussion, and collaboration. We have fun together, care about each other, and take pride in the solutions we provide. We believe in continuously optimizing our processes, refining our solutions, and improving ourselves for the benefit of the Iowans we serve.
The project manager will be responsible for adhering to project management governance on multiple current and future projects. Additionally the PM will be accountable for generating project schedules, identifying and staffing needed resources, completing the procurement of vendor products/implementation services, and submitting funding requests as required. The PM will manage the delivery efforts and report status of each within a common project reporting mechanism. The PM will work with multiple business and platform areas across the State, potentially including upper‑level state government committees. The Project Manager will conduct project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project deliverables.
The PM will be part of a PMO team responsible for all aspects of IT project governance assessment, management, and control. The ability to gather and define requirements; build a project plan; identify resource needs; and maintain transparent, clear communication across all levels of stakeholders. Essential is the ability to multi‑task on continually changing and morphing priorities as prescribed by leadership in response to department and legislative direction.
Duties
Ability to work within a project governance structure (methodology required, templates, 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 supervision.
Ability to motivate team and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced and challenging environment.
Ability to gather and organize multiple simultaneous complex business process scenarios.
Ability to break down complex tasks into actionable work items sequenced appropriately.
Ability to manage scope creep with a focus on delivering a minimum viable product.
Excellent organizational, presentation, interpersonal, and team‑building skills.
Excellent time management and project planning/strategizing skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience with managing client expectations and implementing service improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple parallel work efforts.
Track project progress, monitor and modify project schedules, and provide status updates to project team. Escalate issues to management and/or appropriate leadership as appropriate.
Provide insight and knowledge into improving processes related to portfolio project and program management.
Other duties or tasks as assigned by management.
Required Skills
Direct management of system integration projects.
Experience managing stakeholder expectations and priorities.
Experience working within a project governance structure (methodology required, templates, and reporting).
Extensive experience with planning, managing, and tracking multiple major impact projects.
Strong process development skills with the ability to learn and understand concepts in order to interpret documents and formalize procedures.
Strong process and gap analysis skills.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple tasks with changing priorities in a cross‑functional environment.
Demonstrated experience with working with business users to gather and document business requirements.
Demonstrate ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and project activities simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
Key Skills Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, Construction Estimating, Construction Experience, PMBOK, Visio, Construction Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Project Management Lifecycle, Contracts
Employment Type:
Full Time
Experience:
years
Vacancy:
1
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