Project Manager

The Project Manager is assigned the management of a specific project and the work performed under assigned Work Orders, including process management, change management, document management, and contract management. Tasks performed by the Project Manager include: 

A. Performs day-to-day management of the project, identifies issues and risks, and recommends possible issue and risk mitigation strategies associated with the project

B. Acts as a facilitator between a State agency and an IT contractor. Is responsible for ensuring that work performed under WOs is within scope, consistent with requirements, and delivered on time and on budget. Identifies critical paths, tasks, dates, testing, and acceptance criteria

C. Provides solutions to improve efficiency (e.g., reduce costs while maintaining or improving performance levels)

D. Monitors issues and provides resolutions for up-to-date status reports. Demonstrates excellent writing and oral communication skills

E. Lead and manage projects and/or teams using Agile methodologies, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and iterative development within budget and in-scope completion of critical projects and deliverables

F. Monitor team progress and ensure project success, providing guidance to team members within the Agile framework

G. Utilize Agile tools and metrics to track and manage sprint and project progress, including dependencies. Escalate and resolve cross-functional issues to ensure projects remain on schedule

H. Adapt strategies and approaches based on evolving project needs and changes

I. Maintain clear documentation and daily reporting on team and project progress and activities. Ensures to address and share concerns and/or issues on a regular, efficient basis

J. Produce and submit regular and on-demand reports to the PMO Director, leadership, stakeholders, and federal partners

K. Track and manage team capacity, deliverables using tools such as JIRA and VersionOne

L. Coordinate dependencies and remove blockers that may impede team progress

M. Align sprint goals with overall project milestones by coordinating across multiple Agile and technical teams within the program

N. Provide support for PMO-related tasks, including scope definition, deliverable review and reporting, and compliance assurance

O. Proactively communicate and monitor project risks, developing mitigation strategies to ensure awareness

P. Support the development and enforcement of change control process gaps, recommending solutions, and implementing Agile best practices across teams