IT Project Manager & Product Owner
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an IT Project Manager & Product Owner. This position is responsible for coordination and management of technology initiative projects with low-medium complexity or phases of complex technology initiative projects. This position is a critical link between the coordination of projects and business and agency goals. Through the application of project management principles, methodologies, and practices, as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the PM will manage all aspects of a project from concept through delivery, ensuring agency alignment, standards compliance and business value in support of identified goals and objectives. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Portfolio Manager and does not supervise others. For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at agereg@mt.gov.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, or related field.
- 4 years or project management experience, business analysis experience, or related field.
- Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered. Such as an Associates degree and 6 years of experience OR 8 years of related experience.
- Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and practices.
- Experience with project management software tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet).
- Understanding of technical development activities such as SDLC, Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.
Benefits
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
