IT Project Manager

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5/25/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02343

IT Project Manager

Pay Grade 17

Salary

$6,979.38 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

Location

300 Sower Boulevard

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.

The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Labor Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky’s public schools and districts as they implement the state’s P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.

The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners, and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors.

The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.

Our Mission

To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.

Our Core Values

• Equity
• Achievement
• Collaboration
• Integrity
  
  

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Finance and Operations, Division of District Support, Data Support Branch has an opening for an IT Project Manager. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Serves as project team lead for data collection, data quality and reporting; provides analytical support in development of design and integration of information technology systems. Oversees the testing process of information technology systems to ensure adherence to technology plan requirements.
• Analyzes requests for information technology development, and/or system modifications and prepares documents for long range information technology plans across agency organizational business lines. Works with internal and external partners to analyze business processes and makes recommendations for solutions based on available technology.
• Provides analytical documentation of information technology systems, including overall system design and integration, in accordance with organizational standards. Plans, develops, coordinates and/or makes presentation of highly complex training for information technology personnel to agency heads and management.
• Reviews, monitors plans and systems developed by contractors and technology staff. Provides technical assistance to systems analysts, programmers, business analysts and contract consultants in the design, development, integration, and documentation of large-scale information technology systems to enable the business process of user agencies.
• Analyses user problems in troubleshooting large-scale information technology systems issues and recommends and/or implements solutions.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Preferred Skills Include But Are Not Limited To

Communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, problem solving, documentation, adaptability, and organization.

Benefits And Perks

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee resource groups
• Employee recognition
  
  

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.

Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR a graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in information technology (IT) or related field OR certification in an IT related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional experience in project management or business analysis.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in computer science will substitute for two years of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of additional professional experience in project management, business analysis, or related field will substitute for the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting or in a virtual office environment. Minimal travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Katlyn Comley at katlyn.comley@education.ky.gov or 502-564-3716.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D