Information Technology Project Manager III Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID 51758C0E-9362-4)

Description

Overview

The Agency of Digital Services (ADS) is seeking an IT Project Manager to join ADS's Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). The EPMO is a centralized division comprised of IT Project Managers and IT Business Analysts and provides these services to partner Agencies across the State of Vermont (SoV) Executive branch. This role will initially begin working on IT Projects within the "EPMO 1" portfolio, which supports the Agency of Administration, Agency of Digital Services, Agency of Education, Department of Labor, Secretary of State, and more.

As an IT Project Manager, you will monitor the scope, schedule and budget of your projects.  Other responsibilities include completing and maintaining project management deliverables, such as, the Project Charter, Project Schedule, Issue and risk logs, and providing effective and timely communications and project status reports to the Project Sponsor, Project Team, Stakeholders and other interested parties.

 

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, is very customer service oriented, and has excellent verbal and written communication skills. He/she brings a solid understanding of project management standards as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), has basic to proficient skills in the use of Microsoft project, and has experience successfully managing medium to large-sized technology projects. Preference will be given to candidates that possess a Project Management Professional certification and Agile Project Management methodologies (i.e. SCRUM) experience or certification.

 

Employment at the State of Vermont brings many employment benefits! Strong health insurance benefits, a pension plan, a deferred compensation plan and reimbursement for continuing education are just a few. Working for the State is rewarding in that you can substantially contribute to the long-term well-being of State citizens, establish a solid foundation for your own long-term well-being, and continuously grow and develop your professional skills. Not to mention the many great colleagues you'll work with every day!

 

To view the full job specifications for this position, please visit the DHR Job Specifications page.

Who May Apply

This position, Information Technology Project Manager III (Job Requisition #51424), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

 

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. 

 

Level III: 51424

Level IV: 51434

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Amanda.Meredith@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting, but some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Work outside of regular business hours may be expected.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Information Technology or a related field OR Certification as a Project Manager Professional (PMP) and two (2) years or more of experience in the field of information technology where the primary role was project manager.

OR

Four (4) years or more of experience in the field of information technology where the primary role was project manager.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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