IT Project Specialist - Helena, United States - State of Montana

State of Montana Helena, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

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This first review of applications will be May 16, 2024. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor's name/phone number for each position.

For a complete job description, please email

**This position is NOT eligible for telework**

Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI's purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners.

Benefits of working for OPI:

•Work/life balance

•Family friendly

•Dedicated and caring colleagues

•Health coverage

•Retirement plans

•Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)

•Opportunities and room for professional growth

•Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Job Overview:

This position will be responsible for project management for OPI Software implementations across the agency.

The Project Specialist works at the direction of the CIO and the Centralized Services Senior Manager.The Specialist performs grant and program management for the OPI's grant programs.The Specialist provides direction and management of the OPI's data warehouse and data analytics tools and programs.The Specialist applies program management, data science, and research knowledge across a diverse array of business units and helps develop and implement solutions by performing complex analyses of systems, processes, and functions across the various data storage and analytics projects funded through grants, and related projects that rely on the data contained within.The incumbent will be responsible for managing all aspects of discovery, planning, internal implementation, and external deployment, including configuration, scope, schedule, and resources involved from the Launch through Go-Live phases. The Specialist is responsible for keeping the Stakeholders informed on the status of the project's deliverables, milestones, and any constraints. Must be able to effectively engage with vendors, business analysts, application developers, data owners/stewards, core team members, executive officers, and staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):

Knowledge of applications including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and advanced skills with Project Specialist software.
Knowledge and thorough understanding of laws, regulations, rules, and practices applicable to the management of grants.
Skilled in strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking, process management, and problem-solving abilities are essential for success.
Skilled in verbal and written communication including report writing, presentation, and public speaking.
Ability to resolve conflicting priorities through collaboration, coordination, and cooperation with key stakeholders and the end-user community.
Ability to effectively manage relationships involving governance, configuration, end-user acceptance testing, production, and operational readiness.
Ability to effectively lead and direct the work of diverse resources in both technical and business aspects of the project.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

•Bachelor's degree in computer science, Finance, or Business Administration. MBA or MPA degree preferred.

•5 years of experience in managing enterprise software projects, preferably in a state, county, or city governmentenvironment.

•Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis including project management related certifications.

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is in the PERS retirement system.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:This position is dependent on grant funding and utilizes an employment contract.Funding for this position is anticipated to be available through February 28, 2025. If additional funding becomes available, the contract may be renewed or extended.

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