IT Project Manager BAI

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Learn more @ dol.ks.gov, Project Manager - Business Analyst I is responsible for capturing and analyzing business and technical requirements while also applying strong project management skills to drive successful delivery of IT initiatives. This role ensures solutions meet business needs, align with organizational priorities, and comply with quality and regulatory standards. The Project Manager -BA will collaborate with stakeholders, lead requirement and testing efforts, and actively manage project plans, risks, resources, and communications to support on-time and effective outcomes.

• Elicit, document, and analyze business needs, functional specifications, and system requirements. * Develop standardized templates and ensure alignment with best practices and organizational standards. * Collaborate with project teams to manage dependencies and ensure requirements remain aligned with project objectives.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and work plans. * Track progress, manage risks and issues, and escalate concerns when necessary. * Coordinate and manage resources, including internal teams and external vendors. * Provide clear, timely updates to stakeholders and prepare project reports for leadership. * Ensure project deliverables meet defined scope, quality, and compliance standards.

• Partner with the Testing Manager to define test strategies and scope (unit, UAT, regression, and integration). * Create and manage reusable test templates and guidelines using Zephyr for JIRA. * Facilitate defect tracking, test execution, and alignment with project timelines.

• Act as a bridge between business and technical teams to promote collaboration and trust. * Communicate requirements, expectations, and project updates to stakeholders in a clear and consistent manner. * Support change management by documenting and tracking adjustments to project scope, schedules, and deliverables.

• Identify opportunities to improve requirements gathering, testing, and project delivery processes. * Ensure compliance with organizational standards, PMO governance, and regulatory requirements. * Design, configure, and manage JIRA projects, workflows, dashboards, and automation to support efficient delivery., * State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785) 296-3199. Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5 years of Business Analysis experience in an IT environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading IT projects with project planning and coordination responsibilities.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks and advanced testing practices.
• Proficiency in API testing and integration techniques.

Special Knowledge, skills and Abilities:

• Strong business analysis expertise, with proven ability to elicit and document requirements.
• Solid project management skills, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience with JIRA workflows, dashboards, and reporting; experience with Zephyr for JIRA preferred.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Wage: $70,000 / year

Employment Benefits

• First day of employment coverage under the State's comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• We celebrate employee appreciation and host socializing events