Project Manager 3 (09603)

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Technology Services Division in the Maintenance and Operations Project Management Office. This position provides project management through all phases of a project life cycle: planning, execution, monitoring and control and closure activities. The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating with cross-functional teams, both internally and with external vendors or third parties, through meetings and progress measurement activities to ensure successful project completion on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to critical business activities. The Project Manager provides project management and or technical expertise to business analyst, division program personnel, and system owners to support the identification of accurate and complete business and functional system requirements. This position also reviews and provides feedback for any input to a project, from a program/customer and or a vendor, regarding the quality and effectiveness of the deliverables submitted by contractors and supports the testing of solution components to validate that the business requirements are met. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Qualifications for this Career Opportunity * Knowledge of project definition and scoping; requirements definition; identification of key objectives, risks, and drivers; creating plans to manage those elements; and non-user acceptance testing. * Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and practices as defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). * Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking. * Strong initiative, sound judgement, and critical thinking skills. * Ability to manage varying deadlines and multiple projects. * Meet minimum qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, public administration, or a related field. * Three or more years job-related experience leading projects through all phases of a project life cycle, including system design, development, implementation, and process reengineering. * Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired. * Experience with MS Project or other project management tools preferred (Jira, Daptiv, etc.) (Four years of relevant work experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree. Other equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.) How to Apply To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. * Cover Letter * Resume Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. Additional Information This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy. The primary location for this position is open for consideration contingent on available workspace. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state and DPHHS policies.

Created: 2024-11-19