Project Manager

Job Description:

Project Manager

Description

Job Location:

• The office for this position is located in the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you looking for an entry-level Project Management position that will allow you to work on a wide variety of projects? Are you interested in being a key player in the partnerships between IT, multiple IT project teams, and the state agency business customers they support? Would you love to be engaged and learn about the business of various state agencies? If you answered yes to these questions, this position might be a perfect fit for you!

Our Project Managers are problem solvers, focused on producing high-quality outcomes on customer projects.

Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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

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

• Serve as an IT Project Manager on small-to-large projects.
• Continually collaborate with project stakeholders and team members.
• Responsible for traditional Project Management activities, including but not limited to: creating Project Plans, defining scope, estimating costs, oversight of project budget, accurate and timely status reporting, and mitigating project issues through change requests.

• Ability to perform all duties expected of an IT Project Manager with minimal supervision.
• Ability to plan and organize projects, ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Ability to manage a project from conception to implementation.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with team members, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Ability to lead a team. Ability to mentor, coach, and develop the skills of staff. Ability to negotiate.
• Knowledge of Agile and Traditional Project Management methodologies.
• Knowledge of Project Management Best Practices.
• Leadership.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Communication, Verbal and Written.
• Relationship Building.
• Positive Attitude.
• Critical Thinking.
• Lean Thinking.
• Negotiation.
• Excel.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Strengths in Negotiation, Lean and Strategic Thinking, Building Strong Partnerships and Relationship Building, and the ability to develop productive, team-oriented relationships are also beneficial. Knowledge of Scrum according to Scrum.org’s Scrum Guide is also beneficial.

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

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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

Salary:

$62,341.06-$78,486.26 per Year