Project Management Specialist3

Every dayMontana Department of Justiceemployees are dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing and rights of the people of our great state. The Department of Justice does the right thing for the right reason.If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a team that builds a culture of character and excellence demonstrates collaboration and selfless public service and upholds the law while pursuing public safety the Department of Justice may have a career for you!

About Us:

Hello! Were the Justice Information Technology Services (JITS) team we provide vital Information Technology (IT) infrastructure which Montanans rely upon to support state and local law enforcement. Our dynamic team manages IT systems services and interfaces to support approximately 900 DOJ employees and over 3000 Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) customers working together tosafeguard Montana! We directly support DOJ staff involved with legal cases concerning the State and its people Montana missing persons victim services childrens justice consumer protection criminal investigations highway safety motor vehicle licensing gambling control and forensic laboratory services.

The list is long but if you enjoy diversity this challenging exciting and rewarding position may be what you are looking for.

Job Overview:

TheProject Management Specialistwill lead or manage teams in JITS projects undertaken to create a unique product service or result.Work with project stakeholders sponsors and teams to initiate plan execute monitor/control and close projects regardless of industry.

• Assist with developing project business cases.
• Conduct business research and write reports to support business decisions.
• Solicit select and participate in negotiating contracts and resources via requests for proposal or information such as vendors consultants contractors and outsourcing services.
• Communicate project status to different related business units through written reports and meetings.
• Develop the project charter and gain approval or assist project sponsor or initial project team with development of the charter and approval process.
• Conduct project kickoff meetings.
• Conducts RFPs other procurement activities and manages contracts in accordance with division and State policies.
• Facilitate sessions to gather business requirements; review historical information such as strategic plans project proposals business cases funding information etc.
• Develop and implement the project plan to include determining methodologies scope and deliverables of the project; identifying the work required to successfully complete the project; preparing a project budget and staffing plan; identifying and assessing risks and issues; and gaining acceptance of the plan.
• Monitor and manage project costs to ensure project is completed within budget.
• Manage project schedules to address risks issues and ensure timely completion of the project and milestones through regular project status meetings.
• Monitor and manage project quality to ensure the deliverables will satisfy the needs for which the project was undertaken.
• Provide oversight of vendors consultants and outsourcing services to ensure compliance with contracts.
• Perform project postimplementation activities such as soliciting feedback from stakeholders preparing a report and archiving of information.
• Ensure project management activities contribute to and achieve strategic and organizational objectives.
• Manage projects impacting multiple unrelated business units and stakeholders with conflicting priorities and needs.
• Integrate projects with multiple applications or business processes.
• Review project team performance criteria; evaluate data and identify areas of underperformance and areas requiring corrective action.
• May provide public presentations across differing agencies or to executive judicial and legislative entities.

*This is a modified position legislatively funded through the legislature every two years.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business administration project management or related field.
• Four years of experience managing projects.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

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