IT Project Manager & Product Owner

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an IT Project Manager & Product Owner. This position is responsible for coordination and management of technology initiative projects with low-medium complexity or phases of complex technology initiative projects. This position is a critical link between the coordination of projects and business and agency goals. Through the application of project management principles, methodologies, and practices, as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the PM will manage all aspects of a project from concept through delivery, ensuring agency alignment, standards compliance and business value in support of identified goals and objectives. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Portfolio Manager and does not supervise others.

For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at agereg@mt.gov.

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Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and practices.

Experience with project management software tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet).

Understanding of technical development activities such as SDLC, Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.