Information Technology Project Manager IV

Overview

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the State-side Financials workstream, coordinating Finance leads and SMEs, tracking key decisions, risks, dependencies, and deliverables, and ensuring Finance resources are available to support design validation, testing preparation, training readiness, and implementation mobilization activities. Experience in project management across finance, accounting, procurement, grants, budgeting, or related financial functions, as well as the ability to manage dependencies across Finance, OCM, data, integrations, reporting, testing, and training is preferred.

The Agency of Digital Services (ADS) is seeking a Level IV Project Manager to join the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). This role manages technology-related projects and collaborates with IT staff, subject matter experts, and program leaders to plan, organize, control, integrate, design, implement, and enhance information systems and services for the State of Vermont. Work is performed under limited supervision of a senior team member or Supervisor.

Project Managers at this level are responsible for creating, baselining, and executing project work plans, including scope, schedule, and cost, while revising plans as needed. Additional responsibilities include coordinating project resources; monitoring and controlling daily project activities; reviewing vendor and State deliverables; leading risk mitigation planning; performing document management and version control; conducting earned value management; tracking and developing project budgets; and preparing and presenting information to management or the legislature. A fingerprint background check may be required based on position duties and/or work location.

State of Vermont employment offers strong benefits, including health insurance, a pension plan, deferred compensation, and reimbursement for continuing education. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility and potential for telework within Vermont.

Who May Apply

This position, Information Technology Project Manager IV (Job Requisition #55867), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact [email protected].

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting, but some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Work outside of regular business hours may be expected.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Information Technology or a related field OR Certification as a Project Manager Professional (PMP) and Three (3) years or more of experience in the field of information technology where the primary role was project manager.

OR

Five (5) years or more of experience in the field of information technology where the primary role was project manager.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, information technology or project management.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families

• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan

• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)

• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

• Low cost group life insurance

• Incentive-based Wellness Program

• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.