TPI Global Solutions
Overview
The State of Alabama's Office of Information Technology is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee coordination, status reporting, and stability of IT project-oriented work efforts. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. The Project Manager will establish and implement project management processes and methodologies, assemble project plans, direct and monitor team efforts, and address issues as they arise. This mid-level management position involves coordinating communication across the enterprise and mentoring project staff. Key Responsibilities
Overall Project Coordination and Stability:
Coordinate, report on status, and ensure stability of IT projects; ensure delivery on time, within budget, high quality, and alignment with customer expectations. Project Management Processes and Methodologies:
Establish and implement project management processes and methodologies tailored to the IT community; ensure consistent application to maintain stability and quality. Project Planning and Teamwork Assignments:
Assemble project plans, define scopes, manage daily work, identify resource needs, perform quality reviews, and escalate issues as needed. Tracking and Adjusting Project Milestones:
Track milestones and adjust plans/resources to meet needs; maintain flexibility for scope/timeline changes. Enterprise-wide Communication:
Facilitate communication across areas impacting scope, budget, risk, and resources; keep stakeholders informed and aligned. Assistance to Program Managers:
Partner with senior management to identify IT opportunities and act as a liaison between project teams and executive leadership. Management and Mentorship:
Lead cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity and mentor project leaders and staff. Resource and Change Management:
Apply resource management and change management practices to ensure efficient execution and balanced workloads across projects. Skills Required
Mid-Level Management:
Experience in a middle management role, managing medium to large-sized, moderately to highly complex projects. Project Management Expertise:
Knowledge of methodologies (PMI, Agile, Waterfall) and tools; strong resource management and change management skills. Leadership and Mentorship:
Ability to manage and mentor project leaders and cross-functional teams. Communication and Collaboration:
Strong ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and convey complex details to diverse audiences. Problem Solving and Adaptability:
Proactive risk identification and plan adaptation in dynamic environments. Skills Preferred
Experience managing IT projects in government/public sector environments. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Trello). Demonstrated soft skills and ability to handle ambiguous situations. Knowledge of IT operations, ITIL and ITSM practices. Experience Required
Industry Experience:
Typically 6 years of IT work experience, including 4+ years managing projects with multi-technology scope. Project Management:
Proven success in leading medium to large-sized projects, delivering on time and within budget. Experience Preferred
Additional public sector experience managing large-scale IT projects is a plus. Experience with Service Now (SNOW) Experience with OnePlan by PPM Works Experience with MS Project Experience with DevOps tools Experience performing statistical analysis of project data Experience using Kanban tools Experience with Laserfiche and SharePoint Experience with Microsoft Office tools (O365) Education
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree (BS or BAS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. Equivalent work experience considered. Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or completion of a recognized project management curriculum is required. Preferred:
Advanced project management certifications (e.g., SAFe, Lean, Six Sigma, Scrum). Additional Information
Background Check:
Education and certification verification required, in addition to ALEA as applicable. Credential Verification:
Verification of education and project management certification as part of background screening. Location: Montgomery, AL
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The State of Alabama's Office of Information Technology is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee coordination, status reporting, and stability of IT project-oriented work efforts. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. The Project Manager will establish and implement project management processes and methodologies, assemble project plans, direct and monitor team efforts, and address issues as they arise. This mid-level management position involves coordinating communication across the enterprise and mentoring project staff. Key Responsibilities
Overall Project Coordination and Stability:
Coordinate, report on status, and ensure stability of IT projects; ensure delivery on time, within budget, high quality, and alignment with customer expectations. Project Management Processes and Methodologies:
Establish and implement project management processes and methodologies tailored to the IT community; ensure consistent application to maintain stability and quality. Project Planning and Teamwork Assignments:
Assemble project plans, define scopes, manage daily work, identify resource needs, perform quality reviews, and escalate issues as needed. Tracking and Adjusting Project Milestones:
Track milestones and adjust plans/resources to meet needs; maintain flexibility for scope/timeline changes. Enterprise-wide Communication:
Facilitate communication across areas impacting scope, budget, risk, and resources; keep stakeholders informed and aligned. Assistance to Program Managers:
Partner with senior management to identify IT opportunities and act as a liaison between project teams and executive leadership. Management and Mentorship:
Lead cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity and mentor project leaders and staff. Resource and Change Management:
Apply resource management and change management practices to ensure efficient execution and balanced workloads across projects. Skills Required
Mid-Level Management:
Experience in a middle management role, managing medium to large-sized, moderately to highly complex projects. Project Management Expertise:
Knowledge of methodologies (PMI, Agile, Waterfall) and tools; strong resource management and change management skills. Leadership and Mentorship:
Ability to manage and mentor project leaders and cross-functional teams. Communication and Collaboration:
Strong ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and convey complex details to diverse audiences. Problem Solving and Adaptability:
Proactive risk identification and plan adaptation in dynamic environments. Skills Preferred
Experience managing IT projects in government/public sector environments. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Trello). Demonstrated soft skills and ability to handle ambiguous situations. Knowledge of IT operations, ITIL and ITSM practices. Experience Required
Industry Experience:
Typically 6 years of IT work experience, including 4+ years managing projects with multi-technology scope. Project Management:
Proven success in leading medium to large-sized projects, delivering on time and within budget. Experience Preferred
Additional public sector experience managing large-scale IT projects is a plus. Experience with Service Now (SNOW) Experience with OnePlan by PPM Works Experience with MS Project Experience with DevOps tools Experience performing statistical analysis of project data Experience using Kanban tools Experience with Laserfiche and SharePoint Experience with Microsoft Office tools (O365) Education
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree (BS or BAS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. Equivalent work experience considered. Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or completion of a recognized project management curriculum is required. Preferred:
Advanced project management certifications (e.g., SAFe, Lean, Six Sigma, Scrum). Additional Information
Background Check:
Education and certification verification required, in addition to ALEA as applicable. Credential Verification:
Verification of education and project management certification as part of background screening. Location: Montgomery, AL
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