Information Technology Project Manager

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About the role

Client is seeking a qualified individual to provide project management for the Division of Child Support. This is a 12-month remote position; the candidate must be available to travel to Pierre, South Dakota, on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of various information system transformation projects.
• Provide strategic direction to the agency.
• Assist with defining the strategic direction of enterprise-level IT implementations.
• Define business and technological requirements by consulting with product owners, subject matter experts, and scrum teams to identify business needs and objectives.
• Provide project management for highly complex, large-scale enterprise projects and smaller-scale projects.
• Lead and coordinate efforts of development teams and vendors to ensure successful solution implementation.
• Ensure project governance and monitoring controls are in place.
• Ensure project design, development, and implementation are on time and within budget.
• Mentor state personnel in project management and potentially train state resources to take over this function over time.

Requirements

• Knowledge of child support program policies, procedures, and business practices.
• Experience on child support system modernization projects.
• Successful experience managing information technology solutions.
• PMP certification or equivalent working experience.
• Knowledge of various software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps, etc.).
• Experience in successfully applying project management and project governance principles.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $60.00–$70.00 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages, which may include medical and 401(k) without employer match. Paid sick leave is provided based on state or local laws.