Project Management Specialist

The Project Management Specialist will be responsible for duties such as:

• Lead the planning execution and delivery of the integrated data warehouse project;
• Serve as a primary point of contact between participating agencies and vendors;
• Partner or collaborate with multiple stakeholder organizations agencies and vendors (e.g. criminal justice entities across all 56 counties state level agencies and 10 different vendors);
• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings status updates and decision-making sessions;
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local law enforcement state agencies and vendor partners;
• Translate technical requirements into actionable plans for non-technical stakeholders;
• Develop and manage project timelines budgets risk assessments and resource allocations;
• Track milestones and deliverables using project management tools;
• Prepare progress reports documentation and presentations for internal and external stakeholders; and
• Support grant reporting and performance measurement as needed.

If you want to join a small state agency with a positive work culture built on a shared desire to serve citizens of Montana dont hesitate to apply!

Additional benefits for eligible candidates:

• This position is eligible for part-time telework opportunity following a period of training. Weekly in-office days are required.

What are we looking for

Education and Experience:

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-agency and/or multi-vendor projects.

Preference will be given to candidates with specific experience:

• PMP or similar project management certification;
• Experience with criminal justice agencies and/or data systems; and/or
• Effective facilitation experience and ability to influence.

Competencies:

Ability to:

• Communicate complex ideas to a broad array of audiences
• Navigate stakeholder complexities to maintain project momentum
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships
• Prioritize a complex workload and meet project deadlines

• Juggle many multiple stakeholder groups in a large project (over 50 unique entities)

• Ensure risks associated with project activities are effectively identified measured monitored and controlled.

Does this sound like a fit for you

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume and cover letter. (Please note: You do not need to complete the work experience or the education & certifications portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

What can you expect from us in return for your work at our agency

• Benefits include:
• Work/life Balance
• Health Coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
• And more

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Other important information to be aware of.

• This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

The Project Management Specialist housed in the SAC serves as a project lead for the Criminal Justice Data Warehouse (JDW) project authorized through the 2023 Montana Legislative Session. The JDW contributes to the comprehensive and cohesive criminal justice system to aid efforts in resource allocation policy changes and aims to enhance outcomes for both offenders and crime victims. More information on this critical project can be foundHERE.