Project Manager
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Job Location:
Lincoln, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The work we do matters!
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Administrative Services - Agency 65
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Job Description:
Under administrative direction the Project Manager focuses on managing medium-to-large projects with a defined scope time and budget constraints. The Project Manager oversees the coordination planning initiation executing monitoring and completion of projects with impact on the agencys core functions. A Project manager has proficient project management methodologies and leadership. This role determines project needs; allocates resources required for the success of the project; resources are comprised of subject matter experts from various disciplines such as information technology program engineering finance or legal. A Project Manager is responsible for managing the project lifecycle by developing implementing communicating and or adjusting project scope budget and schedule of completion based on the progression of the effort. This role collaborates closely with various internal and external stakeholders supporting deployment planning risk management change control and budget tracking while maintaining effective communication at all levels of the agency. Plans assigns work and/or may supervise the Project Coordinator.
Look at what we have to offer!
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (thats not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment
At the State we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect acting ethically in all situations and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!
Job Duties: Consults with clients on development and infrastructure projects. Participate in the full range of software product development activities including requirements gathering; analysis and definition; functional and technical design; coding and testing; implementation and production support with limited supervision.
Develop schedules conduct status meetings track and report project progress. Evaluate document and track project risks issues and change requests. Performs project management related activities on assigned projects. Create ad-hoc reports using data warehouse reporting. Facilitate requirements gathering and documentation through structured meetings with business staff. Manage projects and portfolios in the Clarity PM software system. Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree in project management business administration public administration business information systems or a field related to the functions of the hiring agency AND two years of experience as a project manager with the responsibility to oversee the coordination planning initiation and completion of major/long-term Four years of experience and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP). OR Five years of experience working on medium-to-large projects. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing technology projects using established project management methods and tools. Experience working with Waterfall Agile and Scrum frameworks. Experience using Clarity Open Workbench MS Project applications and software systems. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Knowledge with the software development lifecycle estimating and target date planning.
Other: Candidates must be service oriented have strong interpersonal and analytical skills that include working directly with various levels of business and technical staff to determine sound technical solutions for business requirements. Candidate must have strong technical organization and planning problem-solving and decision-making skills. Regular and reliable attendance required.
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