IT Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Partner with sponsors and portfolio managers to identify and prioritize initiatives.
• Create business cases and cost-benefit analyses for initiatives.
• Manage approvals, Statements of Work, and vendor onboarding.
• Create governance models and oversee risk/opportunity management.
• Track budgets, funding channels, and project progress.
• Present program details, risks, and updates to senior/executive management.
• Ensure compliance with IT roadmap and security requirements.
• Manage resource allocations and maintain transparent communications.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, negotiation, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Proven experience managing multiple large projects with varying timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication tailored to diverse audiences.
• Hands-on experience with risk, cost, schedule, quality, testing, and communications.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and MS Office.
• Ability to build, influence, and motivate effective teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP/PgMP or Agile (PMI-ACP) certification.
• Experience with legacy system replacement and data migration projects.
• Background in statewide IT project implementations.
• Collaboration experience with state and local government.