IT Project Manager 1

IT Project ManagerWelcome to the Department of Health! We'd be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today! This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. This position is currently located in Anchorage. The position may be in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate.What you will be doing: The IT Project Manager supports the Department of Health's Portfolio Management Office by helping keep IT projects organized, on track, and well-communicated. This role works closely with project managers, contractors, and IT staff to gather information, coordinate meetings, and keep project details up to date. The position helps new project requests get properly scoped and routed through the department's governance process. The IT Project Manager also leads assigned IT projects using standard project management practices to ensure progress, risks, and updates are clearly communicated. This is a collaborative role that strengthens project management consistency across the department and supports successful technology outcomes.Our organization, mission, and culture: The mission of ITS is to provide reliable and stable technology platforms in support of the Department's service delivery programs in as cost-effective and efficient a manner as possible.As a member of our team, you will contribute every day to help the department's work to improve the health of Alaskans and their families in a secure and HIPAA compliant manner.ITS exemplifies these values:Accountability- We are committed to responsible use of the technical resources used to support the departmentRespect- We provide services without discrimination or judgment.Integrity- We are honest and ethical in all we do.Teamwork - We are committed to supporting our coworkers and working together to solve technical problemsWork/Life balance - We understand the importance of maintaining a work-life balanceThe benefits of joining our team: The DOH Portfolio Management Office is committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment where all team members' contributions are welcomed and valued. The team highly values a healthy work/life balance and works to ensure that team members have access to needed resources. Leadership works to cultivate talent from within and provide team members with the tools needed to advance and develop their knowledge base and skill set.The working environment you can expect: The Department of Health IT has offices in both Juneau and Anchorage. IT PMO staff are currently working a hybrid telework schedule; however, it is unknown if this will continue indefinitely.This position is expected to largely work independently and also collaborate with other team members, department staff, and vendor partners via in-person, telephonic, and/or electronic means.Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.Stakeholder Management: Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).