Project Manager

Job Location:

• The office for this position is located in the Jefferson Building, located at 205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you looking for a Project Management position that will allow you to utilize your proven experience and skills on interesting and fast paced projects? The Missouri Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) is seeking an experienced Project Manager. This position requires close collaboration with agency staff, business analysts, application developers, data specialists, team leads, and supervisors to ensure project success.

• Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
  
  
• The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.

• Provide overall planning, coordination, and oversight of all activities for assigned projects.
• Lead complex projects.
• Exercise independence, and judgment, and take initiative in leading projects.
• Embrace continuous improvement and maximize value while eliminating waste by using lean thinking.
• May act as a Scrum Master or Scrum Coach on assigned projects.
• Work effectively with agency staff, business analysts, and developers to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Project status reporting.

• Project Management methodologies and best practices.
• Business Analysis.
• Concepts, practices, and procedures within the SDLC.
• Knowledge of Scrum according to Scrum.org's Scrum Guide
• Excellent Communication, Leadership, Organization, Conflict Resolution, and Critical Thinking.
• Planning and organizing projects, ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Informed and effective decision-making.
• Exhibited ability to evaluate options for solutions, considering all risks and impacts.
• Proven ability to collaborate with professional staff and stakeholders.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Strengths in Negotiation, Lean and Strategic Thinking, Building Strong Partnerships and Relationship Building, and the ability to develop productive, team-oriented relationships are also beneficial. Knowledge of Scrum according to Scrum.org’s Scrum Guide is also beneficial.

The classification for this position is Project Manager ; click for more information.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions please contact: ITSDRecruiting@oa.mo.gov

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