Information Technology Project Manager IV

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

23h

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 level III Project Manager. 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 to telework while living within the State of Vermont.

This is the fourth level of five in the Information Technology (IT) Project Manager series. Incumbents perform professional project management for a department or agency of Vermont State Government. Duties involve professional oversight and management of technology and technology related projects. In collaboration with state agency project team leaders, project managers ensure projects are properly planned and implemented to meet the business purpose of the agency and/or project sponsor. Class incumbents may supervise one or more subordinates. Work is usually self-directed or performed under the general supervision of executive management. Incumbent may perform duties as a division director.

Examples of work include:

Creating, baselining, and executing project work plans, including scope, schedule, and cost, and revising as appropriate.
Identifying and coordinating assignment of project resources and ensures resource plan is carried out consistent with the overall project goals and schedule.
Project managers at this level monitor and control the day-to-day aspects of one or more projects and may also provide oversight of a project portfolio.
Reviewing deliverables prepared by the vendor and State to ensure consistency with requirements and recommends acceptance or rework.
Minimizing risk to the State of Vermont and project sponsors through leadership of risk mitigation planning.
Accomplishing document management, including version control, and creating project records.
Accomplishing earned value management calculations and reporting by tracking team hours, progress in terms of scope, and expenses.
Developing, monitoring, and tracking project budgets.
Preparing and presenting information to management or the legislature.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Information Technology or a related field OR Certification as a Project Manager Professional (PMP) and Three (3) years or more of experience in the field of information technology where the primary role was project manager.
• Five (5) years or more of experience in the field of information technology where the primary role was project manager.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, information technology or project management.

Responsibilities

• Creating, baselining, and executing project work plans, including scope, schedule, and cost, and revising as appropriate.
• Identifying and coordinating assignment of project resources and ensures resource plan is carried out consistent with the overall project goals and schedule.
• Monitor and control the day-to-day aspects of one or more projects and may also provide oversight of a project portfolio.
• Reviewing deliverables prepared by the vendor and State to ensure consistency with requirements and recommends acceptance or rework.
• Minimizing risk to the State of Vermont and project sponsors through leadership of risk mitigation planning.
• Accomplishing document management, including version control, and creating project records.
• Accomplishing earned value management calculations and reporting by tracking team hours, progress in terms of scope, and expenses.
• Developing, monitoring, and tracking project budgets.
• Preparing and presenting information to management or the legislature.

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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees