Project Manager 2

Project Manager 2

At the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work. The Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a Project Manager 2 to join our Enterprise Technology Services team located in headquarters, Boise, ID. This position will manage a variety of IT and business projects. Projects include efforts across multiple departments within ITD and efforts across state agencies. Project budgets range from several thousand dollars to several million dollars. The main functions are to manage budgets, deliver projects on schedule, manage resources, manage vendors and deliver projects to customer's satisfaction. Many of the projects are high visibility and high risk. This position will also be responsible for providing guidance to contract project managers. This includes providing directions on deliverables, processes, and improvements.

Example Of Duties

• Project Planning / Management
• Manage project intake processes and documentation
• Plan, initiate, and manage multiyear / multimillion-dollar Information Technology projects
• Determine project cost, resource requirements, and project timelines
• Write project charters, project plans, establish project controls, identify, recruit and manage project resources
• Manage project budget, scope and resources. Responsible for gathering and reporting on ETS resource management
• Transition project to operations and provide lessons learned documentation
• Manage vendors and vendor contracts
• Work with the ITD units to clearly define requirements
• Design a comprehensive Request for Information (RFI), or Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Project Service Order (PSO) to hire the necessary vendors
• Define selection criteria to select the vendors
• Design rules of engagement to monitor and manage the vendors
• Manage deliverables from vendors, approve payments, write / negotiate vendor contracts, monitor the performance of the vendors, and initiate corrective action if necessary
• Communication
• Develop and deliver presentations and status updates to customers, sponsors, the ITD board, executive team, etc.
• Chair project Executive Steering Committee Meetings, lead project meetings, interact with vendors, author public communications, publish newsletters, etc.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from all internal divisions at ITD and with a variety of external Idaho agencies
• Champion projects in a variety of forums
• Manage Risk and Ensure Product Quality
• Use PMI best practices to ensure project and product quality through quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control
• Use techniques such as quality metrics, benchmarking, performance metrics, cost-benefit analysis, baselining, and audits

Minimum Qualifications

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to qualify for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit [dhr.idaho.gov / information-for-state-employees / ] . EEO / ADA / Veteran The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY / TTD : 711), or email [email protected] . Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.