Project Manager II

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Salary Range From

4667.00

Monthly

Salary Range To

7778.00

Monthly

Salary Range: $4,667 – $7,778 per month (Incumbent salary will be commensurate with experience; complete compensation package includes employer paid family health care, generous pension plan, paid vacation and sick leave)

The State of North Dakota is looking for a dynamic individual to play a leadership role in managing the implementation of statewide information technology projects for the State of North Dakota, Higher Education and/or political subdivision entities. The person in this position works directly with governmental agency directors, boards, executive committees (representing city, county, state or federal agencies), legislators, consultants and project teams to directly manage projects, and/or provide oversight and mentoring to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will be a leader who enjoys working with people in a collaborative environment and can learn quickly in a rapidly changing technology landscape.

Summary of Work

Work involves the application of project management principles, methodologies, standards, and best practices in managing, on an ongoing basis, all phases of information technology project management including, initiating, planning, executing, and closing. Responsible for performing project management duties on large, complex information technology projects for State of ND customers using established best practices, tools and guidelines. Duties include planning, monitoring, reporting and coordinating people, process and technology as needed to deliver on-time and on-budget project implementations. Duties may also include oversight of projects managed by others and mentoring others involved in project management. Effective communication skills and ability to build & maintain solid working relations with staff, agency executives, legislators and consultant personnel, is essential for project success. Core responsibilities include:

• Developing a project plan
• Developing a project schedule using MS Project
• Assisting in the development of project goals, objectives, milestones, and functional/features requirements of technology solutions
• Creating cost and time estimates with the help of the project team members
• Identifying and obtain resources for the project
• Team mentoring and development
• Identifying and resolving project conflicts
• Updating and publishing the project schedule
• Identifying project risks and problem areas which need to be resolved
• Leading status meetings
• Assuring that proper documentation is prepared and maintained
• Monitoring deadlines and costs of projects
• Communicating status of the project to stakeholders and immediate supervisors
• Arranging meetings for the project team
• Coordinating the efforts of internal project staff, customers and vendors
• Serving as a leader for the team
• Participating in project management office initiatives to improve processes

Minimum Qualifications

Project Manager II – Bachelor’s degree with a major in computer science, computer or management information systems, project management, business administration, or a closely related field, and four years of current and progressive related work experience that involved business process analysis, project plan development, group facilitation, and management of staff/resources; or a bachelor’s degree with a major in another field and five years of related work experience as described.

Note: The Department will attempt to fill this position at the Project Manager II level, if unable to find candidates who meet the outlined minimum qualifications; the hiring authority reserves the right to under fill this position at a Project Manager I level.

Project Manager I – Bachelor’s degree with a major in computer science, computer or management information systems, project management, business administration, or a closely related field, and three years of current and progressive related work experience that involved business process analysis, project plan development, group facilitation, and management of staff/resources; or a bachelor’s degree with a major in another field and four years of related work experience as described.

Application Procedures

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Information Technology Department does not provide Sponsorships.

Application package must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the opening.

Documents to be submitted with application:

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter
  

Application for Employment, Resume, and/or Cover letter submitted MUST demonstrate the applicants knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the job opening by providing an explanation of the following:

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must attach Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran’s Affairs Office with the application for employment.

Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact Darla, Information Technology Department: E-mail: itdjobs@nd.gov phone: (701) 328-1004, fax: (701) 328-3000 or TTY: 1-800-366-6888 or local at (701) 328-3190.

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