IT Project Manager 1 (PCN 168002)

State of Alaska • Juneau or Anchorage or Fairbanks, AK

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Project Manager supports the Department of Health’s Portfolio Management Office by helping keep IT projects organized, on track, and well-communicated. The role works closely with project managers, contractors, and IT staff to gather information, coordinate meetings, and keep project details up to date. It helps new project requests get properly scoped and routed through the department’s governance process. The IT Project Manager also leads assigned IT projects using standard project management practices to ensure progress, risks, and updates are clearly communicated. This collaborative role strengthens project management consistency across the department and supports successful technology outcomes.

The mission of ITS is to provide reliable and stable technology platforms in support of the Department's service delivery programs in as cost-effective and efficient a manner as possible. The position contributes to the department’s work to improve the health of Alaskans and their families in a secure and HIPAA-compliant manner. ITS values accountability, respect, integrity, teamwork, and work/life balance.

The DOH Portfolio Management Office describes its environment as supportive and collaborative, where team members’ contributions are welcomed and valued. The team values work/life balance and aims to provide access to needed resources. Leadership works to cultivate talent from within and provide tools for team members to advance and develop their knowledge and skills.

The Department of Health IT has offices in Juneau and Anchorage. IT PMO staff are currently working a hybrid telework schedule, although it is unknown whether this arrangement will continue indefinitely. The position is expected to work largely independently and collaborate with team members, department staff, and vendor partners in person, by telephone, and/or electronically. The position is open to Alaska residents only and may be located in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau, depending on the location of the most qualified candidate.

Requirements

• Competencies in data systems, including knowledge of computer hardware, software development, and systems as applied to data handling and computing systems.
• Competencies in influence, including asserting ideas, persuading others, gaining support and commitment, and motivating people to meet organizational goals.
• Competencies in learning, including acquiring and applying new knowledge and skills through training, feedback, or other self-learning and development opportunities.
• Competencies in project management, including knowledge of methods and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, and monitoring costs, work, and contractor performance.
• Competencies in teamwork, including facilitating cooperation, trust, group identity, commitment, and team spirit to achieve goals.
• Competencies may be gained through training in information technology, project management, or a similar field, or through professional experience working in technical project teams alongside business and product owners to identify, prioritize, and adjust project scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Applicants must be Alaska residents.
• Applicants must answer the supplemental question and document education and relevant work experience in the application.
• Three professional references are required at interview; one must be the current or most recent supervisor if not already provided in the application.

Nice To Haves

• Project management certification such as CAPM or PMP, or training/certification in Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, CompTIA Project+, MPM, Waterfall, or similar methodologies and curricula; the posting notes that such requirements will be specified in the recruitment bulletin and supporting position description.

Responsibilities

• Support the Department of Health’s Portfolio Management Office in keeping IT projects organized, on track, and well-communicated.
• Work with project managers, contractors, and IT staff to gather information, coordinate meetings, and maintain up-to-date project details.
• Help scope new project requests and route them through the department’s governance process.
• Lead assigned IT projects using standard project management practices.
• Clearly communicate project progress, risks, and updates.
• Coordinate with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals, monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative work environment where team members’ contributions are welcomed and valued.
• A team culture that values healthy work/life balance.
• Access to needed resources.
• Leadership support for internal talent development and advancement of knowledge and skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed