Information Technology Project Manager II

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 second level of five in the ADS EPMO Project Manager series. Under some supervision and partnering with peers, project managers at this level work with information technology (IT) staff, subject matter experts (SMEs), and program leaders to coordinate, planning, organizing, controlling, integrating, designing, implementing, and enhancing information systems and services for the State of Vermont. Work is performed under the direct supervision of an experienced team member until the time the candidate demonstrates the skillset to conduct activities independently.

Examples of work include:

• Creating, baselining, and executing project work plans, including scope, schedule, and cost, and revising as appropriate.
• Identifying and coordinating the assignment of resources and ensuring that the resource plan is carried out consistently with the overall project goals and schedule.
• Project managers at this level monitor and control the day-to-day project aspects of one or more projects.
• Reviewing deliverables prepared by the vendor to ensure consistency with requirements and recommends acceptance or rework.
• Developing and vetting risk mitigation plans.
• 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.

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

This position, Information Technology Project Manager II (Job Requisition #51839), 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.

Three (3) years or more of experience in the field of information technology including one (1) year or more where the primary role was a project manager.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, or an Information Technology field.

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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