Jobs
>
Helena

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

    State of Montana
    State of Montana Helena, United States

    1 week ago

    Default job background
    Description
    :

    Do you have a passion for building relationships, solving highly complex problems, and driving technological change to increase value for the State of Montana? Then, consider joining our team to support the Information Technology (IT) bureau in our implementation of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), project management standards, and actionable strategic planning.

    The Project Manager directs and coordinates Information Technology (IT) projects using an established project management framework from project initiation through project closing. Projects are often multiyear efforts with significant changes and reorganization of resources. Responsibilities include:

    1) Determines the best method for project accomplishment using in-house or contract system development and programming.

    2) Identifies and secures required project resources including budgets.

    3) Project activities include establishing goals, specifications, scheduling, and estimating project deliverables; and

    4) Researches and evaluates new technologies.

    The Scaled Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE) is primarily responsible for facilitating the effective execution of large-scale Agile programs for the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The RTE provides leadership, coordination, and coaching to help teams deliver value, foster collaboration, and continuously improve their practices within SAFe. This position will require a strong understanding of multiple IT-related disciplines, including business analysis, project management, agile principles, quality assurance, and strategic planning.

    The RTE works with others in the agency and IT bureau to align technical solutions with business needs. Having the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships is critical for this position to be successful. The successful candidate would join the Innovation and Transformation Office to integrate SAFe methodologies and practices into project management methodologies, emphasizing transparency, adaptability, and customer focus.

    The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in facilitating SAFe practices and Program Increment event execution.

    At the Department of Environmental Quality, our goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana.DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value people and invest in their professional growth, promoting a culture of cross-agency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face.DEQ values - leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision making - are fundamental to our work.Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality

    The position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression.

    Skills:
    • Outstanding collaboration skills, with prior experience working in a hybrid/remote environment.
    • Highly organized and execution focused, self-accountable and driven to achieve targeted outcomes.
    • Proven track record of delivering high quality, high value products according to strategic objectives.
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including public speaking.
    • Strong influencing, negotiating, and persuasive skills with the ability to manage conflict and drive key decisions in a timely manner.
    • Excellent relationship building skills, including the ability to build cohesive and collaborating teams across organizational groups.
    • Excellent situational analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to objectively evaluate information and determine courses of action.
    • Strong ability to organize priorities and tasks.
    • Strong initiative to drive positive change and accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and O365 tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, etc.)
    Ability to:
    • Lead strategic planning workshops to align vision, mission, organizational goals, and themes.
    • Develop and facilitate the development of performance indicators and measures for gathering metrics, feedback, and data from the teams and stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities.
    • Facilitate retrospectives and other feedback loops to ensure the program evolves and becomes more effective over time.
    • Engage with relevant interested and impacted parties to gather requirements, provide updates, and manage expectations.
    • Take an enterprise-wide view of the IT landscape as it pertains to DEQ business and program needs, and apply degrees of appreciation for strategy, process, capability, enabling technologies, and governance.
    • Think critically, apply creativity, and identify high quality solutions to technology-related needs.
    Qualifications

    •Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

    •3 years leading and directing Information Technology projects or closely related work experience.

    •IT Project Management Certification (PMP) Certification preferred.

    Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

    In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position.

    Applications, including supplemental materials such as cover letter or resume, must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site ) by the closing date of the announcement.


  • State of Montana Helena, United States

    Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in emergency management? Do you have experience developing and delivering training for adult learners? Are you interested in planning and facilitating emergency management exercises? The Emergenc Management, Specialist, Emerg ...


  • Army National Guard Units Helena, United States

    Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION. This National Guard position is for a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D and is part of the Montana Army National Guard, G4. (A copy of the Position Description can be ...


  • State of Montana Helena, United States

    : · Why live in Helena, Montana? · Helena is surrounded by rolling hills and lofty mountains and is tucked below the Continental Divide. It is a relatively quiet place to call home where small-town living collides with outdoor adventure. Helena has a rich history and was origin ...


  • State of Montana Helena, United States

    Emergency Management Specialist Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in emergency management? Do you have experience developing and delivering training for adult learners? Are you interested in planning and facilitating emergency management exercises? · The Eme ...


  • State of Montana Helena, United States

    Project Management Specialist Why live in Helena, Montana? · Helena is surrounded by rolling hills and lofty mountains and is tucked below the Continental Divide. It is a relatively quiet place to call home where small-town living collides with outdoor adventure. Helena has a ...


  • State of Montana Helena, United States

    IT Project Management Specialist (Release Train Engineer Do you have a passion for building relationships, solving highly complex problems, and driving technological change to increase value for the State of Montana? Then, consider joining our team to support the Information Tec ...


  • Pacific Union Co Saint Helena, United States

    **Title**:Accounts Payable Specialist · **Date**:April 2024 · **Reports To**:Accounting Supervisor · **Supervisory Responsibilities**:None · **Exempt ( ) Non-Exempt ( x )** · **OBJECTIVE**:The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the accounts payable cycl ...


  • State of Montana Helena, United States

    *Why should you keep reading and consider working here?* We know you have other work options, but we ask you to consider working with us at the State of Montana Department of Administration. Our foundation of success is having effective working relationships, built on mutual trus ...


  • State of Montana Helena, United States

    Real Property Management Specialist Why should you keep reading and consider working here? · We know you have other work options, but we ask you to consider working with us at the State of Montana Department of Administration.Our foundation of success is having effective worki ...


  • Horizon Innovations Lewis, United States

    On behalf of our client, a medical practice, we are currently seeking a SPECIALIST IN GYNECOLOGY (M/F/D) in the greater Bad Windsheim area. THE OFFER: * Attractive position as a specialist (m/f/d) in a gynecological practice with a collegial working atmosphere * Participation and ...


  • NovaWorks Helena, United States

    With passion and dedication, we are the service specialist for the manufacturing industry. For over 60 years, our customers have relied on us. Our expertise revolves around the factory of today and tomorrow and its infrastructure. Through our services in maintenance, technical cl ...


  • Horizon Ventures Helena, United States

    Job in Reinach: You have experience in developing feasibility studies, preliminary projects, and execution and detailed plans up to construction handover. The combination of architecture and sustainability, as well as constructive and structural implementations, brings you joy. Y ...


  • Crimson Ventures Chance, United States

    About this position · Welcome to the HARIBO IT world. With your extensive IT knowledge, you will be our first point of contact for our colleagues and always provide solution-oriented and advisory support for any IT-related questions. Setting up, installing, and maintaining PCs, n ...


  • Aurora Innovations Clancy, United States

    Job in Gossau: Responsibilities: * Administrative management of the locking systems of all municipal properties * Inventory management and other tasks related to property management * Acting as deputy head of the property management department (without personnel management) * Pre ...


  • Quantum Ventures Lewis, United States

    We are currently seeking a Process Optimization Specialist for our location in Waltershausen, Germany. As part of the Nissha Group, we specialize in the development and production of high-quality decorative plastic parts and assemblies for clients in the automotive, telecommunica ...


  • FusionTech Helena-West Helena, United States

    APPRENTICESHIP 2024 MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (GN*) · If you are interested in an apprenticeship in a growing company and working in an office with modern communication tools, then you have come to the right place. · WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US · * You will go through the de ...


  • ASRC Federal Holding Company Helena, United States

    Job Description · Agile Decision Sciences, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Records Management Specialistto support our nationwide contract to provide the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with library and records management services. Duties include Records im ...


  • State of Montana Helena, United States

    The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division, Prevention Bureau. This position in the Prevention Bureau is responsible for managing th Behavioral Health, Program, S ...


  • State of Montana Helena, United States Part time

    Include: Reviews draft administrative rules prepared by program staff and edits content to ensure proper format, grammar, and language/phrasing. Advises program and senior management regarding administrative rules requirements. Communicates with the Administrative, Part Time, Spe ...


  • Carroll College Helena, United States

    : Carroll College is seeking a self-motivated individual to fill the position of Senior Business Operations Specialist for the Finance & Administration Department. This position will perform senior executive level administrative support to the Vice President of Finance, Administr ...