Information Systems Project Manager
Job Location: 601 West Main A, Jefferson City, MO
Why you’ll love this position:
Are you looking for a Project Management position that will allow you to work on a wide variety of projects? Are you a strong leader who knows how to build sound relationships with business partners and IT professionals? Do you consider yourself a strong communicator who likes to listen and ask questions? If you answered yes to these questions, this position might be a perfect fit for you!
The information systems project manager will initiate, plan, start up, execute and closeout project management processes. This position is responsible for providing direction and facilitation to planning teams, coordinating staff resources, monitoring and managing project activities and ensuring project goals are achieved and status reports are completed timely and accurately. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.
This position is with the Department of Transportation, Information System Division, providing support to the department’s divisions/districts for delivery of the best IT solutions for a safe, stable and reliable transportation system in Missouri.
What you'll do:
· Oversee and manage a diverse portfolio of projects from initial planning through implementation and final closeout.
· Develop comprehensive project plans, Statements of Work (SOWs), and Cost-Benefit Analyses. Prepare meeting minutes, project status reports, and closeout documentation.
· Monitor project activities, risks, and budgets, and implement changes or corrective actions as necessary to ensure project success.
· Communicate project status and key updates to leadership, staff, and external partners. Present project management performance metrics at the division level.
· Collaborate effectively with department stakeholders, other Information Systems teams, and external consultants to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree: Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, AND four years of increasingly responsible professional experience in positions related to information systems, OR
- Associate’s Degree: Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, AND six years of increasingly responsible professional experience in positions related to information systems, OR
- Eight years of increasingly responsible professional experience in positions related to information systems.
Special Working Conditions/Job Characteristics
- Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel
More reasons to love this position:
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.