Information Technology Project Manager III

State of Vermont • Waterbury, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Agency of Digital Services (ADS) is seeking a Project Manager to join ADS's Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) as a level III Project Manager. 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 third level of five in the ADS EPMO Project Management series. Duties will include management of technology-related projects. 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 limited supervision of a senior team member or Supervisor.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Creating, baselining, and executing project work plans, including scope, schedule, and cost, and revising as appropriate.
• Identifying and coordinating assignment of project resources and ensures resource plan is carried out consistent with overall project goals and schedule.
• Monitoring 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 recommends acceptance or rework.
• Minimizing risk to the 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level