GDC Technical Project Manager

Short Description:Under general supervision, applies project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques in supporting project leads. Drives the development and application of project management methodology and culture.

Complete Description:The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) protects the public by operating safe and secure facilities through the development of professional staff and effective offender management. GDC is seeking a project manager to coordinate and complete projects within the Information Technology Department.

Work Schedule: Telework. This position will be primarily remote with a minimum of 2 days onsite to at GDC's downtown office (7 MLK Jr Drive, Suite 543 Atlanta, 30334) and/or onsite at one of the state correctional facilities. Note: the two-day onsite requirement may change to less as other GDC project locations will take precedence. Once hired, the first day onboarding process will take place at the City of Forsyth (300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029). Therefore, local candidates only.

JOB REQUIREMENTSThe position will direct and coordinate project activities, including but not limited to:• Planning• Schedule development and maintenance• Resource tracking• Risk management• Communications management• Status reporting• Quality management• Vendor managementPrimary duties will be to manage all aspects of technical projects following PMI best practices and the Georgia Department of Corrections Project Management Methodology.Successful candidates will be accomplished project managers who have directed and successfully managed, from start to finish, complex, technology projects with aggressive timelines.The successful candidate will be expected to provide guidance and expertise in business analysis techniques and to participate in the development of related work products.Knowledge and experience in full Systems Development Life Cycle and Testing Methodologies is required.Project Management Certification (PMP) or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is a plus.4+ years of IT project management or equivalent team leadership experience in application development and implementation.Experience with projects of moderate to high complexity in multiple technologies and functions with all phases of Project Life Cycle.Expert in Business Analysis, including facilitation, information gathering, diagramming, and documentation with working experience of the complete B/A toolset.Expert in MS Project, proficient in MS Office suite, and VisioClear understanding of end-to-end application delivery in a multi-platform environment (client server, web, cloud services).Knowledgeable and experienced in the full Systems Development Life Cycle and Testing Methodologies.Strong understanding of IT operational processes and familiarity with standards and trends in the industry relative to IT processes.Effective verbal and written communicationsComfortable in interacting with staff and management, including Executive levels.High degree of skill in the development and execution of business and technical presentations.Experience in:Business requirements gathering.Business process documentation.Windows environments.Vendor management.Oracle application upgradesCloud environments

Preferred Skills:• Advanced degree from an accredited college or university.

RESPONSIBILITIESDefines and prioritizes project requirements. Develops time and cost estimates, project plans, and budgets. Oversees and controls ongoing costs, schedules, resources, scope, and risks. Negotiates and persuades decision makers regarding necessary action steps to achieve the goals and objectives of the project.Gathers and documents business and technical requirements.Analyzes business processes, conducts interviews, and confers with management to document procedures and determine program's functional requirementsDetermines staffing requirements and forms project teams.Chairs, manages, or facilitates project meetings, communicating individual roles and project expectations. Ensures that all project team members have the tools and training required to perform effectively. Manages conflict resolution within the framework of business and project/program objectives.Develops, monitors, and coordinates project activities, such as scheduling, tracking, and reporting; assess the impact of planned changes and builds contingency plans to support the change efforts.Overcomes obstacles and resistance to change through the use of complex strategies to promote project/program success, such as sharing resources to solve mutual problems across the organization.Provides work direction and leadership to assigned projects, including scheduling, assignment of work, and review of project efforts.Monitors project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule. Identifies ways to resolve schedule issues. Keeps management aware of the situation. Develops strategy and ensures integration of project plans and overall execution.Assesses variances from the project plan, gathers metrics, and develops and implements changes as necessary to ensure that the project remains within specified scope and is within time, cost, and quality objectives.Provides the team with constructive feedback as it pertains to project performance. Uses past experiences to identify potential areas of improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr