JOB OVERVIEW

The IT Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of IT projects ensuring consistency with agency strategies, commitments, and goals. Responsible for coordinating complex assignments requiring the collaboration of multiple individuals and / or cross-functional groups utilizing project management tools and techniques to ensure that departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, industry standards, and best practices are implemented. Creating project documentation such as but not limited to: * Project charter (project scope, goals, deliverables, etc.) * Project management plan, * Project schedule, define project tasks and resource requirements * Weekly project updates, * Change Requests, * Meeting agendas, * Meeting minutes, * Action item list, * Risk/issue registry, * As-is and to-be diagrams, * Gap analysis * Track project deliverables using appropriate tools * Reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions * Kansas Information Technology Office (KITO) project documents
Experience required:
· Three or more years of IT experience, with sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving
· Two or more years of demonstrated competency in project management role involving the execution of multiple projects or a large project
· Two or more years of experience utilizing project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
· Two or more years of experience gathering and documenting business requirements, analyzing and mapping business processes, coordinating assignments as a project manager requiring the collaboration of multiple individuals and/or cross-functional groups, while establishing and maintaining a high level of customer trust and confidence. Experience in and knowledge of current and emerging technologies, and of how other enterprises are using them to drive digital business. Experience working in sensitive political environments and interactive with senior leadership. Preferred: Experience working in State Entities. Experience in leading a team. Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile and Scrum.
Education required:
· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, project management, business administration, or equivalent work experience. Additional experience in the areas listed may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.
· Must possess a Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification issued by the Project Management Institute.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Topeka, KS 66617 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Topeka, KS 66617: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

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