IT Project Manager
Position Title: IT Project Manager Location: Topeka, KS Position Type: Remote (Contract) Interview Process: Video Only
Key Responsibilities
Project Approval & Prioritization Consult with agency staff on the development and prioritization of new projects. Support the agency’s Project Management Portfolio process through analysis, presentations, and reporting. Complete Planned Project Templates for reportable projects. Project Planning Develop and assist with project plans, schedules, communication plans, quality plans, deliverable definitions, budgets, and management procedures. Implement project management tools such as MS Project and SharePoint for tracking, reporting, and collaboration. Develop high-level and detailed planning documentation for reportable projects. Coordinate and develop Federal Planning and Implementation Advanced Planning Documents (APDs). Review project plans for compliance with architecture, standards, policies, and agency guidelines. Provide IT project oversight to agency stakeholders and leadership. Project Execution & Monitoring Manage project plans and coordinate activities of internal and contracted project team members. Track project progress against timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables. Maintain project tracking, reporting, and collaboration tools. Identify, document, and facilitate resolution of project issues, risks, and deficiencies. Communicate project status and progress to agency stakeholders and leadership. Prepare and deliver project presentations and briefings. Coordinate reporting for designated/reportable projects. Conduct lessons-learned sessions and prepare project closeout documentation. PMO & General Support Support the Project Management Office (PMO) with portfolio management, reporting, agency liaison activities, and project management tools. Assist Project Analysts and other Project Managers as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Education High school diploma or GED. Preferred Qualifications 4+ years of experience in IT-related project management. PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or demonstrated experience with a recognized/traditional IT project management methodology. Experience with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk and issue management, stakeholder communication, and project reporting. Experience with MS Project and SharePoint is preferred. Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Education High school or equivalent (Required) License/Certification: PMP (Required) Work Location: Remote