IT Project Manager II

Position Summary: The position (K0246812) IT Project Manager II would be expected to perform the duties of a Project Manager I with little to no oversight for projects of increased scope, cost, or complexity, including:

Manage assigned IT projects through the full project lifecycle.

• Develop and maintain project charters, work plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project documentation.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, assumptions, constraints, and success criteria.
• Coordinate project activities among technical teams, business units, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure completion of project deliverables.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Support organizational project management standards and best practices.

The Project Manager II would be expected to perform the duties of a Project Manager I with little to no oversight for projects of increased scope, cost, or complexity, including:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project sponsors, customers, business partners, technical staff, and vendors.
• Develop and execute communication plans appropriate to project size and complexity.
• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive briefings.
• Facilitate discussions to identify stakeholder requirements, concerns, and expectations.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve communication issues that may affect project success.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Project Monitoring, Risk, and Issue Management
• Business Analysis and Requirements Support
• PMO Governance, Compliance, and Reporting
• Vendor and Contract Coordination

As a Project Manager II, you will lead cross-functional project teams in the development, planning, and execution of IT projects of moderate to high complexity using waterfall and hybrid methodologies to meet schedule, budget, regulatory, and security requirements. You will work closely with agency leadership, technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders-leveraging Monday.com, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Project-for project scheduling, reporting, and portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' direct experience in IT project management, including experience in continuous improvement of project management topics. Candidates must be certified in the Kansas Project Management Methodology or obtain certification within twelve months of employment., Education: HS Diploma Required. Two years direct experience in Business, Information Systems, or a related field, plus three years of direct experience leading and managing multiple IT Projects utilizing best practice project management methodologies, or five years of similar experience without a qualifying degree.

Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State., Experience in:

• Using presentation tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint
• Using collaboration tools such Microsoft Teams, Slack
• Facilitating group discussion
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Project lifecycle management
• Risk, issue, and change management
• Problem solving and decision making
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced and changing work environment

Knowledge in:

• Budgeting and cost estimation
• Risk management associated with IT projects and developing mitigation strategies.
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail, 4-6 years of direct experience in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Administration.
• Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, Monday.com
• Program or Portfolio governance

Post Op Requirements: Must possess a Kansas IT Project Management Methodology Certification or obtain certification within twelve months of employment.

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Pulled from the full job description

• Military leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Bereavement leave

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State's Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.