Job Description :
The Client is looking for a senior level Project Manager that is capable of working independently, has good communication and organization skills.
The Project Manager must be able to follow Application Services processes and procedures.
This candidate must be a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI), have a working understanding of Oversight Project Management responsibilities, as well as a general understanding of IT State procurement methods and practices.
This Project Manager must have knowledge of the requirements of Rule 74-1. which establishes the project management and oversight standards the Department must adhere to when implementing technology projects.
The candidate must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques.
They must be capable of managing multiple large and/or cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity that have a greater impact to the enterprise.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Communication or other related field. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI) is required.
Experience:
Eight years of professional experience in Information Systems, Business Administration, or Communications.
Experience with public speaking, training, or communicating detailed information to large groups is highly desired.
Experience working with SharePoint 365 is highly desired.
Experience and knowledge of the requirements of Rule 74-1 highly desired.
Primary Job Duties/ Tasks:
Coordinates the activities involved in the 74-1 Compliance program within the Department.
Ensures the Department is compliant with all requirements of Rule 74-1.
Provides training and guidance to all areas of the Department relating to compliance with Rule 74-1
Maintains the Coordination SharePoint site.
Serves as the Department liaison to the client for all communication pertaining to Chapter 74-1, compliance assessments, and/or oversight projects.
Conducts assessments of technology projects to ensure that the Department is compliant with the regulations and requirements of Rule 74-1.
Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of the principles, methods, practices, tools and techniques outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) (current version
Skill in the use of the methods and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation of risks.
Ability to coordinate and manage projects and resources from a high level, including cost, work, and Vendor performance.
Ability to categorize work, set priorities, and determine short and/or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.
Ability to put the ideologies, techniques, and tools into practice.