Project Manager II

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Natural Resources Information Technology (DNR IT) executive program is seeking applicants for an IT Project Manager position to support strategic agency-wide DNR IT projects. This position requires full-time commitment (40 hours/week) and is ideal for an advanced project manager who can also excel in the role of a business analyst. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will bring a blend of project management and business analysis expertise, along with strong technical and interpersonal skills. Key Attributes: Highly analytical and self-motivated. Team player with strong collaboration skills. Flexible and adaptable to change. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget. Dependable and committed. This position reports to the DNR IT PMO Supervisor. The role involves utilizing DNR IT standards, software, and tools to deliver strategic initiatives. Primary Tasks: Develop comprehensive project charters, project plans and other project artifacts to include scope, timeline, resources, and budget. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project tasks are completed on schedule. Monitor and track project progress, identifying and addressing risks and issues. Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to review project updates and gather feedback. Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with organizational goals. Manage project documentation, including status reports, schedules, and risk logs. Foster clear communication among project team members, stakeholders, and leadership. Support change management processes to ensure smooth project transitions and adoption. Oversee project closure activities, including final reporting, lessons learned, and knowledge transfer. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Skilled in managing complex IT projects, leading teams, supporting stakeholders, and implementing IT infrastructure. - 10 years Knowledge and direct experience working as a business analyst/project manager in collaboration with IT professionals, such as developers and business experts to create requirements and develop technical specifications for use in developing custom applications. (Focus on experience creating requirements and developing technical specifications). 10 years Proficient in project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall. - 10 years Proficiency in business analysis methodologies and best practices related to business needs, investigative techniques, workflows, use cases, user stories, comparison analysis, time and cost estimates, data analysis tools and techniques. 10 years Highly analytical and self-motivating with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities. 10 years NICE TO HAVE: Familiarity with Jira Service Management, Azure DevOps, Confluence, SharePoint, and other collaboration tools. Experience in government or public sector IT environments ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: View email address on click.appcast.io