IT CPE Senior Project Manager

Kentucky Housing Corporation • Frankfort, KY

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About The Position

The IT CPE Senior Project Manager plans, executes, documents, and closes CPE projects, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget. The role defines project scope, acquires resources, develops work plans, and oversees quality control throughout each project lifecycle. It translates complex technical requirements into actionable plans and supports network asset management, governance and portfolio management, lifecycle management, and related documentation.

The position works with the IT CPE Manager and stakeholders to align projects with corporate strategy, manage portfolio priorities and dependencies, track risks, and maintain governance standards and reporting. It directs projects from initiation through closure, manages teams and contractors, oversees costs and resource needs, communicates progress, and addresses issues that could affect delivery. The role also prepares project closure reports and conducts closeout meetings.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or related field of study, although four years of related experience may substitute for the degree requirement. More than five years of project management experience and a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are required. IT knowledge is required. Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, SAFe Lean Portfolio Management, and SAFe Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Master certifications are preferred. The position may require use of a personal vehicle for business travel throughout the state.

Requirements

• More than five years of project management experience.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• IT knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree or related field of study; four years of related experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate data; analyze problems and reach solutions; and develop, implement, and coordinate policies and procedures.
• Ability to assign, manage, and coordinate staff activities; plan and organize work; prepare reports; and present ideas effectively.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to develop work plans and implement projects independently and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external contacts and cross-departmental teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently to gain consensus, multitask, handle conflict, and work effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of specialized software such as Smartsheet, TeamDynamix, and Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate staff activities.

Nice To Haves

• Prosci Certified Change Practitioner (CCP) certification.
• SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) certification or experience in Agile and Lean Governance.
• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the IT CPE Manager and stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives.
• Communicate project expectations and manage expectations with team members and stakeholders.
• Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Determine status-reporting requirements, analyze project results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Define and communicate project success criteria throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare project closeout reports with metrics based on the organization scorecard, identify successful and unsuccessful project elements, and conduct closeout meetings with CPE, the IT Director, and stakeholders.
• Oversee portfolio prioritization and sequencing to support strategic alignment; manage dependency mapping and systemic risk aggregation and provide leadership visibility.
• Maintain governance documentation, standards, cadence, and reporting expectations, and communicate governance outcomes to stakeholders.
• Apply appropriate project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Kanban, and support aligned governance activities such as Program Increment reviews and iteration checkpoints.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to meet project goals and submit associated costs for staff, hardware, software, and implementation.
• Assess the need for additional staff, consultants, or vendors and communicate those needs to the IT CPE Manager.
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end; develop full-scale project plans and communications documents.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Build and maintain business relationships that support project success; motivate project team members and contractors and encourage accountability.
• Provide weekly status reviews of active projects with IT leadership and address concerns or efforts that may negatively affect delivery dates.
• Plan and coordinate staff activities and work effectively with cross-departmental teams and external contacts.
• Travel throughout the state for business when required, potentially using a personal vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior