Business Systems Project Manager

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13350073 **Job Summary** The Project Manager coordinates, develops and ensures that projects within the administrative operations are developed and coordinated across the DCCCA system. The project manager ensures that project plans are tracked and socialized to all effected parties in accordance with standard project management practices. **Essential Functions**

• Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensures that all projectsare deliveredon time, within scope and within budget
• Develops project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuringtechnical feasibility
• Ensures resource availability and allocation
• Develops a detailed project plan to track progress
• Uses appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measures project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Reports and escalates to management as needed
• Manages the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Performs risk management tominimizeproject risks
• Establishes and maintains relationships with third parties/vendors
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation
• Responsible for overseeing the migration of various systems within the organization as they are updated or replaced
• Coordinates and leads project meetings, ensuring alignment on objectives, progress, and action items **Education, Experience, and Licensure**
• BA/BS in business administration, data science, information technology or related field; understanding of social service field is preferred
• Experience as a project administratorin the information technology sector preferred
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software implementation
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Decisiveness
• Problem-solving skills
• The ability to delegate effectively
• Time management skills
• PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus
• Ability to work across functional teams
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• Must possess a valid state Drivers License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organizations insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
• Requires overall computer knowledge and proficiency with the following:
• Computerized database programs
• Spreadsheet programs
• Word processing programs
• Requires the ability to efficiently operate office equipment such as:
• Computerized e-mail systems
• Calculators, copiers, fax machines
• Telephones and voicemail systems
• Effective listening, oral, and written communication skills, including face-to-face, on-site, in person discussions. Exercises appropriate use of positive language
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft suite of products including
  
  

Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Adherence to DCCCA Values:
• We provide education and services based on research and a dedicated commitment to improving lives.
• We value the people and communities we serve by respecting their experiences and treating them with dignity and respec .
• We encourage leadership at all levels by challenging existing conditions and finding innovative ways to grow and learn.
• We deliver high quality services every day, holding ourselves accountable for our outcomes. **Physical Requirements** The physical demands described below are representative of what must be met to satisfy the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to: Stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance Talk, hear, taste, or smell Reach with hands and arms Use hands to finger, handle, or feel Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally Work at a computer for extended periods of time, sitting or standing Operate successfully in an envir