IT Project Manager

IT Project ManagerThe PM will work within the Office of IT Applications, reporting to IT Management. PM will primarily ensure that vendor/contractor obligations, including compliance, are met on executed contracts. PM will manage multiple COTS and custom application and data/database projects/contracts for implementation on-premises, hybrid, SaaS, etc. within an enterprise class IT environment. Work will encompass small to complex efforts covering a variety of technology and business functions. Projects will primarily involve implementing new technology or enhancing existing products. PM will work within a weak matrix organization, with limited authority over resources/approvals. PM will provide leadership for project team members to achieve goals/objectives. PM will directly engage with suppliers, vendors, contractors, business units, and management. PM will create teamwork and collaboration to accomplish results/deliverables and ensure customer satisfaction. PM will utilize selected project management methodology for the project (e.g., waterfall, hybrid, or agile). PM will plan, control, and monitor project activities/tasks. PM will report progress and status to stakeholders, management, Project Management Office (PMO), and Project Assurance/Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) staff.IT Project Manager Leadership & Manager Responsibilities Organizing, leading, and managing the project team/resources to deliver a successful project. Representing IT interests in day-to-day engagement on activities/tasks Ensuring project team unity, alignment, and effective communication Activity and resource planning, managing schedule, and tracking resource expenditures. Planning for and eliminating/mitigating obstacles/roadblocks to project success Overseeing completion/acceptance of project activities/tasks and deliverables Completing project documentation as needed throughout a project. Completing projects on-time and within budget, scope, and agency expectationsRequirements IT Project Manager Responsibilities Ensures procured products are setup within Configuration Management, Contract Tracking, and established as Configuration Items within ServiceNow Breaks down scope into RACI charts, work breakdown structures, activities, tasks, dependencies, etc. for project management plans and scheduling Prepares/maintains project management plans and project schedules. Conducts meetings and oversees work effort/quality produced by project team. Obtains GDOT IT resource assignments and manages work tasks/schedules to completion/resolution. Assists in providing external resources access to GDOT IT environments or required data. Performs risk and issue management, proactively escalates as necessary. Tracks and reports the status/progress of IT Projects, including costs and invoice payments, records, meeting minutes, action items, decisions, etc. Oversees system integration, data migration, data replication/archiving, or other activities engaging GDOT IT resources. Performs project change management and oversees coordination of system change management. proposes alternative plans/recommendations to bring project tasks back on track; obtains quotes and develops additional Scope of Work/Contract Amendments as required. Ensures delivery of all required work items and deliverables, including system security plans or orderly removal of GDOT users/data upon contract termination. Ensures conformance of contractor/vendor with agreed requirements/specifications and any applicable contract terms and conditions. Ensures completion of all required user/configuration management acceptance testing/validation facilitates code check-ins. Facilitates QA and user acceptance testing, performs acceptance management. Obtains approvals for schedule changes, additional expenses, or scope changes. Oversees installation, user onboarding, training, and rollout plans. Transitions systems to ongoing support/maintenance. Ensures organization, storage, and retention of project records, documents, and system documentation.