The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to defined timelines and within the allocated budget. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that business and end users are consulted with and their input garnered for the project at hand.  Responsible for assisting agency executive management, division directors, and information technology (IT) staff and leading project tasks, resources, including State personnel and deliverables.    Use appropriate project management tools, reports, templates, mentoring, training, and coaching to IT project teams.    Work directly with agency staff, as well as vendors and, when necessary, other state agencies in fulfilling and carrying out the requirements of assigned IT projects.    Utilize project management best practices, including risk management, quality management, change management, change control and communication.   Manage by providing leadership, collaboration, supervision, training, guidance and support to all IT project team members on assigned projects.    Lead the effort for ensuring agency compliance with the State’s project management policies and standards.

** Must have Cloud services project management experience **

Required Skills Required Experience

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong presentation, project management. 
• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to create and modify complex quotes for large projects.
• Proficient in Office Software like word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software.
• Ability to grow and maintain external customer account relationships.
• Working knowledge of understanding and reading blueprints.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Influencer
• Relationship Builder
• Accountability and Results Focused

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Type of Travel Required:   Local                    

Amount of Travel Required:  >50%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. Noise levels are moderate.