Project Manager
- Contractor
Smart IMS provides consulting services across a broad spectrum of technology and planning needs, including but not limited to: design, engineering, architecture, program/project management, business analysis & requirements definition, quality assurance, database administration, disaster recovery & continuity planning, cybersecurity, cloud solutions and on-call support services.
Job DescriptionTitle : Project Manager
Location : 555 S. Kansas Ave, Fourth Floor Topeka, KS 66603
Contract to Hire
Remote, with in person as required. Local candidates preferred. Travel is at employee expense.
US Citizens only
This position under the direction of Human Services Executive Branch Information Technology (HS-EBIT) Project Management Office Manager will manage the planning, development, and implementation of projects, policies, and procedures to ensure their effective delivery. The primary responsibilities will be the management of business process re-engineering projects that align with Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) and Division of Economic and Employment Services to facilitate the accomplishment of their mission, goals, and objectives.
Skills required:
Manage projects utilizing best practice project management methodologies.
Demonstrates professionalism when dealing with challenging people and situations.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly learn new business and technical processes
Ability to create and maintain project work plans in MS Project
Ability to create and maintain project documents in MS SharePoint
Experience with utilizing and managing through MS Teams
Proven ability to self-direct
Proven ability and desire to solve problems and present implementable solutions
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Create and deliver presentations using Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel, etc.
Facilitate groups in consensus decision-making
Create accurate estimates for the work to be completed utilizing staff
Build and maintain team cohesiveness between contractors and State staff
Knowledge and ability to utilize the current version of the following products:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Teams, and Project
- MS SharePoint
Experience required:
- Five years of actual IT project management experience: monitoring and reporting project status, preparing schedules, managing budgets, and coordinating/directing teams.
- A high level of proficiency with MS project.
- Preferred, but not required: Project management certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or State of Kansas Project Management Certification.
Education required:
Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience with IT related project management or four years of experience with IT related project management. Additional experience in the areas listed above may be substituted for the required education as determined the hiring manager.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Wichita, KSIndustry
Construction
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