Information Technology Project Manager I

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Agency of Digital Services (ADS) is seeking a Project Manager to join ADS's Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) as a Project Manager level I. Strong health insurance benefits, a pension plan, a deferred compensation plan and reimbursement for continuing education are just a few of the benefits of working for the State of Vermont. We have a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm, with some flexibility in these hours and the potential for telework while living within the State of Vermont.

This is the first level of five in the ADS EPMO Project Manager series. Incumbents perform project management at an entry level for a department or agency of Vermont State Government where, because of the structure of assignments, decision-making and complexity are limited to carrying out established work processes and operations. Work is performed under the direction of a senior-level team member.

Examples of work involve:

Coordination and project management support of technology-related projects.
Under supervision, project managers at this level work with information technology (IT) staff, subject matter experts (SMEs), and program leaders to coordinate the planning, organizing, implementing, and enhancing of information systems and services for the State of Vermont.
Creating and documenting project work plans, including scope, schedule, and cost, and revising as appropriate.
Identifying and coordinating the assignment of resources and ensuring that the resource plan is carried out consistently with the overall project goals and schedule.
Monitoring and controlling day-to-day project aspects of one or more projects.
Reviewing deliverables prepared by the vendor to ensure consistency with requirements and recommends acceptance or rework.
Developing and vetting risk mitigation plans.
Being responsible for document management, including version control, and the creation of project records.
Accomplishing earned value management calculations and reporting by tracking team hours, progress in terms of scope, and expenses.

Requirements

• Two (2) years or more of experience in the field of information technology with one (1) year or more where the primary role was project manager

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in the field of business administration, public administration, information technology or another related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and project management support of technology-related projects.
• Under supervision, project managers at this level work with information technology (IT) staff, subject matter experts (SMEs), and program leaders to coordinate the planning, organizing, implementing, and enhancing of information systems and services for the State of Vermont.
• Creating and documenting project work plans, including scope, schedule, and cost, and revising as appropriate.
• Identifying and coordinating the assignment of resources and ensuring that the resource plan is carried out consistently with the overall project goals and schedule.
• Monitoring and controlling day-to-day project aspects of one or more projects.
• Reviewing deliverables prepared by the vendor to ensure consistency with requirements and recommends acceptance or rework.
• Developing and vetting risk mitigation plans.
• Being responsible for document management, including version control, and the creation of project records.
• Accomplishing earned value management calculations and reporting by tracking team hours, progress in terms of scope, and expenses.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees