IT Project Manager

Position Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Topeka, KS

Position Type: Remote (Contract)

Interview Process: Video Only

Key Responsibilities

Project Approval & Prioritization

• Consult with agency staff on the development and prioritization of new projects.
• Support the agency’s Project Management Portfolio process through analysis, presentations, and reporting.
• Complete Planned Project Templates for reportable projects.

Project Planning

• Develop and assist with project plans, schedules, communication plans, quality plans, deliverable definitions, budgets, and management procedures.
• Implement project management tools such as MS Project and SharePoint for tracking, reporting, and collaboration.
• Develop high-level and detailed planning documentation for reportable projects.
• Coordinate and develop Federal Planning and Implementation Advanced Planning Documents (APDs).
• Review project plans for compliance with architecture, standards, policies, and agency guidelines.
• Provide IT project oversight to agency stakeholders and leadership.

Project Execution & Monitoring

• Manage project plans and coordinate activities of internal and contracted project team members.
• Track project progress against timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Maintain project tracking, reporting, and collaboration tools.
• Identify, document, and facilitate resolution of project issues, risks, and deficiencies.
• Communicate project status and progress to agency stakeholders and leadership.
• Prepare and deliver project presentations and briefings.
• Coordinate reporting for designated/reportable projects.
• Conduct lessons-learned sessions and prepare project closeout documentation.

PMO & General Support

• Support the Project Management Office (PMO) with portfolio management, reporting, agency liaison activities, and project management tools.
• Assist Project Analysts and other Project Managers as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in IT-related project management.
• PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or demonstrated experience with a recognized/traditional IT project management methodology.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk and issue management, stakeholder communication, and project reporting.
• Experience with MS Project and SharePoint is preferred.

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Required)

Work Location: Remote