IT Project Manager

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workspace.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

This is a senior-level project manager accountable for managing the most complex projects at an agency level. Responsible for project planning, overseeing activities of the project team, and identifying appropriate resources needed. Develop project plans, timelines, and accountabilities. Must be familiar with project scope and objectives as well as the role of each team member. Accountable for developing project deliverables and measuring project outcomes. Frequent interaction with both business owners and managers in other IT functions. Often manages lower-level project managers. May assist other directors or managers with strategic planning and direction.

Job Components:

• Provide overall planning, coordination, and oversight of all activities for assigned projects.
• Lead complex projects through the entire Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Exercise independence, and judgment, and take initiative in leading projects.
• Embrace continuous improvement and maximize value while eliminating waste by using lean thinking.
• Work effectively with agency staff, ITSD, and/or vendor business analysts and developers to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Governance of assigned project budget.
• Project status reporting.
• Contract Management for vendor-engaged projects.
• Assist the Directors and/or Managers with strategic planning and direction.
• Serve as a resource and/or mentor to entry-level team members and less experienced staff.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of relevant IT experience.
• Knowledge of project management and business analysis methodologies and best practices.
• Concepts, practices, and procedures within the SDLC.
  Excellent Communication, Leadership, Organization, Conflict Resolution, and Critical Thinking.
• Planning and organizing projects, ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from conception to implementation.
• 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.
• Proven ability to lead a team, provide direction, and take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills, such as conflict resolution.
• Proven ability in mentoring, coaching, and developing skills of team members or other professional staff.
• 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.

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.