IT Project Manager

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Job Location: Frankfort, KY

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $40.00hr - $45.00hr

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking a contract resource for the role of Project Manager. The Project Manager facilitates completion of projects in a timely manner through task delegation, activity monitoring, proactive communication, and conflict resolution. The Project Manager develops project assets, manages change requests, risks, and issues, reports project status, reviews financials, and ensures methodology compliance and continuous process improvement. The Project Manager will serve as the APP Administrator ensuring application operability following system implementation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer all aspects of an assigned project including, but not limited to contract management, financial management, schedule management, resource management, issue management, vendor management, internal and customer communications, and standards compliance while embracing defined standard project delivery methodology.
• Foster and improve relationships between and among internal departments to facilitate effective project delivery.
• Contribute to the organizational goals and objectives of the department.
• Ensure project assets are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Monitor project tasks, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
• Manage assigned projects to achieve successful implementations on time and within budget.
• Perform project accounting functions as required by project tailoring guidelines, including projected versus actual budget, reconciliation against estimates, project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization.
• Build consensus for the transition while spearheading change management efforts.
• Review and make recommendations regarding any proposed project changes.
• Interface with leadership at all levels regarding project status, providing reports and written communication updates as warranted.
• Facate interaction with the vendor and team members.
• Set team and customer expectations.
• Coordinate all logistics for conversion, interfaces, integrations, and rollout with all partners and agencies.
• Work with appropriate resources to assist in project audits as deemed necessary.
• Serve as the Application Administrator post go-live, ensuring application operability following system implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Direct, recent experience with project management, asset development, and creating or maintaining projects.
• In-depth hands-on knowledge of project delivery management tools.
• In-depth hands-on knowledge of the Microsoft product suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint.
• Significant experience in meeting facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Significant experience resolving and escalating issues in a timely fashion.
• Good understanding of the organization s goals and objectives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Advanced time management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of financial and accounting procedures is a plus.
• Advanced supervisory skills, including mentoring, coaching, motivating, and managing team members.
• Advanced understanding of service delivery and project life cycles.
• Advanced project planning, management, and delivery skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Extensive public speaking experience.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly.
• Ability to communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Customer-centric focus in task completion.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Advanced understanding of state government generally, and the judicial branch specifically, is a plus.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: College Diploma or University Degree.

Experience: 5+ years of Project Manager work experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (LICENSES, REGULATIONS, CERTIFICATES, ADVANCED EDUCATION, ETC.):

• PMP Certification is preferred.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

08:00 17:00 M-F.

Occasional travel between training locations potentially required.

• Ability to maintain dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
• Ability to lift and transport moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.

Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have):

• Ability to maintain dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
• Ability to lift and transport moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities