Sr. Project Manager - IT
About The Position
The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) Information Technology division is seeking a high-performing Enterprise Project Manager to manage enterprise technology initiatives supporting DOAS’s statewide services. The role works with multiple state agencies to coordinate project activities, dependencies, and implementation. The position assembles cross-functional project teams, assigns responsibilities, develops comprehensive schedules, and coordinates critical resources to support timely completion of large, complex IT initiatives. The Enterprise Project Manager manages projects from conception through implementation and applies industry-recognized methodologies in a hybrid Agile and Waterfall environment. The role requires senior-level independent decision-making, strategic problem-solving, and strong interpersonal communication to connect organizational units, vendors, and stakeholders. The position may require occasional travel. DOAS participates in a hybrid work environment; telework is encouraged, with some days in the office required. A pre-employment background check is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and a current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Eight years of job-specific experience, including leadership, personnel management, developing and managing client relationships, and ensuring successful project deliverables and client satisfaction.
- The posting also lists minimum qualifications of a high school diploma/GED and five years of related experience, including three years in a managerial or supervisory role; or one year of experience at the lower-level IT Program Manager 1 (ITM050) or equivalent position.
- Equivalent combinations of knowledge, education, job or internship experience, training, or certifications may be substituted year-over-year for the listed minimum qualifications.
- Senior-level independent decision-making, strategic problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work across organizational units, agencies, vendors, and stakeholders.
- A pre-employment background check is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Public Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Prior successful implementation of technology infrastructure or application solutions within a government organization.
- Experience leading initiatives to design, implement, or significantly change existing business processes.
- Experience managing complex software development initiatives and application implementations using structured SDLC methodologies.
- Advanced proficiency with Jira, Asana, MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and integrate cross-functional IT projects to deliver results on time, within scope, and aligned with budget expectations.
- Lead initiatives across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), setting benchmarks, milestones, and resource forecasts using project management tools.
- Oversee complex projects and programs supporting DOAS’s five core divisions and administrative functions.
- Design and execute risk mitigation strategies, performance management benchmarks, and contingency plans.
- Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and financial health to project teams, executive management, and external clients and vendors.
- Maintain technical and project documentation, including project charters, requirements, plans, schedules, and RAID logs.
- Assemble cross-functional teams, assign responsibilities, develop schedules, and coordinate resources for large, complex IT initiatives.
- Manage projects from conception through implementation using approaches suited to a hybrid Agile and Waterfall environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
