Title:  Project Manager II - Limited Service

Overview

The Agency of Digital Services (ADS) is seeking a Project Manager to join ADS's Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) as a mid-level Project Manager. Working for the State of Vermont provides benefits such as: strong health insurance, a pension plan, a deferred compensation plan, eleven paid holidays, and reimbursement for continuing education. We have a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm with some flexibility in these hours and the potential to telework while living within the State of Vermont.

 

This position is the second level in the ADS EPMO Project Manager series, which consists of five levels. Under some supervision and in collaboration with peers, project managers at this level work with IT staff, subject matter experts (SMEs), and program leaders to coordinate the planning, organizing, controlling, integrating, designing, implementing, and enhancing of information systems and services for the State of Vermont. Work is performed under the direct supervision of an experienced team member until the candidate demonstrates the skillset to conduct activities independently.

 

Project Managers at this level lead small-to-medium initiatives or support larger projects with increased independence. Typical responsibilities include:

 

• Creating, baselining, and managing project work plans, including scope, schedule, and cost, and revising as needed.
• Coordinating the assignment of project resources, monitoring progress, and ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Monitoring and controlling day-to-day project activities for one or more projects.
• Reviewing vendor or internal deliverables for alignment with requirements, recommending acceptance or rework prior to senior PM or supervisor review.
• Tracking and managing project risks, issues, decisions, and changes, and proposing mitigation steps for approval.
• Developing and vetting risk mitigation plans to minimize project impact.
• Managing project documentation, including version control and creation of project records, and ensuring records are accessible to the team.
• Tracking team hours, progress toward scope, and expenses to perform earned value management (EVM) calculations and reporting.
• Developing and tracking project budgets, identifying potential overruns early, and reporting to stakeholders.
• Presenting project updates to management and participating in discussions on scope, schedule, and budget impacts.

Who May Apply

This position, Project Manager II - Limited Service (Job Requisition #53147), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

 

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. 

 

Level II: 53147

Level III: 53205

Level IV: 53206
 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Serena.Kemp@vermont.gov

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting, but some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Work outside of regular business hours may be expected.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years or more of experience in the field of information technology including one (1) year or more where the primary role was a project manager.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, or an Information Technology field.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.