Job Location:

• The office for this position is the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.
• Candidates who complete a successful onboarding and training period may be eligible to work at an alternate location in compliance with OA-ITSD's Distributed Workforce Plan.

About this position:

The core responsibilities of this project management position are managing IT Digital Government Transformation projects at the direction of the Portfolio Manager. The projects managed are at an enterprise, multi-agency level, from Missouri citizen journey mapping to implementations of Identity and Acess Management, workflow orchestration platform, business rules platform, content management, Office productivity tools, citizen portal, data lakes, and more.

Our Senior Project Managers are problem solvers, focused on producing high-quality outcomes on complex customer projects. A Senior Project Manager exhibits a proven commitment to innovation. The position is responsible for initiating, planning, managing, and leading project teams to implement strategic projects, gaining efficiencies and productivity for the organization and the State of Missouri citizens. A Senior Project Manager may provide direction to entry-level team members, as well as mentor less experienced staff.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO).

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity united as #OneTeam.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall planning, coordination, and oversight of all activities for assigned projects
• Lead complex projects through the entire Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Exercise independence, and judgment, and take initiative in leading projects
• Embrace continuous improvement and maximize value while eliminating waste by using lean thinking
• Provide clear, concise project team and stakeholder communication in the planning and execution of the IT Digital Government Transformation projects.
• Work effectively with agency staff, business analysts, and developers to successfully complete projects on time and within budget
• Governance of assigned project budget
• Project status reporting
• Contract Management for vendor-engaged projects
• Assist the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Directors, and/or Managers with strategic planning and direction
• Serve as a resource and/or mentor to entry-level team members and less experienced staff

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Project Management methodologies and best practices
• Business Analysis
• Concepts, practices, and procedures within the SDLC
• Excellent Communication, Leadership, Organization, Conflict Resolution, and Critical Thinking
• Planning and organizing projects ensuring project deadlines are met
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from conception to implementation
• Informed and effective decision-making
• Exhibited ability to evaluate options for solutions, considering all risks and impacts
• Proven ability to collaborate with professional staff and stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead a team, provide direction, and take initiative
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in project management and project management tools.

The classification for this position is Senior Project Manager; click for more information.

The State of Missouri’s benefit package includes a defined pension plan, paid time off, health insurance, and pre-tax flexible benefits. To learn more about the total benefits package click here.

If you have questions please contact:ITSDRecruiting@oa.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.