Information Technology Project Manager IV

The Agency of Digital Services (ADS) is seeking a Project Manager to join ADS's Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). Strong health insurance benefits, a pension plan, a deferred compensation plan, and reimbursement for continuing education are just a few of the benefits of working for the State of Vermont. We have a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:45 am-4:30 pm with some flexibility in these hours and the potential to telework while living within the State of Vermont.

This is the fourth level of five in the Project Manager series. Duties involve professional management of technology-related projects. In collaboration with state agency project team leaders, project managers ensure projects are properly planned and implemented to meet the business purpose of the agency and/or project sponsor. Class incumbents may supervise one or more subordinates. Work is expected to be conducted through self-direction of following the defined ADS EPMO project lifecycle and performed under the general supervision of executive management.

Examples of work include:

• Creating, baselining, and executing project work plans, including scope, schedule, and cost, and revising as appropriate.
• Identifying and coordinating assignments of project resources and ensures resource plan is carried out consistently with overall project goals and schedule.
• Project managers at this level monitor and control the day-to-day aspects of one or more projects and may also provide oversight of a project portfolio.
• Reviewing deliverables prepared by the vendor and State to ensure consistency with requirements and recommend acceptance or rework.
• Minimizes risk to State of Vermont and project sponsors through leadership of risk mitigation planning.
• Accomplishing document management, including version control, and creating project records.
• Accomplishing earned value management calculations and reporting by tracking team hours, progress in terms of scope, and expenses.
• Developing, monitoring, and tracking project budgets.
• Preparing and presenting information to management or the legislature.
• Supervise and/or mentor junior staff for both project and career growth and make staff development recommendations.

A fingerprint-supported background check may be required based on the assigned job duties and location.

This position, Information Technology Project Manager IV (Job Requisition #51861), 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 II: 51839

Level III: 51860

Level IV: 51861

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Samantha.Hefferon@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.

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.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Information Technology or a related field OR Certification as a Project Manager Professional (PMP) and Three (3) years or more of experience in the field of information technology where the primary role was project manager.

OR

Five (5) years or more of experience in the field of information technology where the primary role was project manager.

Master's degree in business administration, public administration, information technology or project management.

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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