SCC3 Project Manager

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, manages and coordinates all tasks associated with one or more small projects or a component of a larger project of minimal to moderate complexity and risk.

Job Functions of the SCC3 Project Manager I:

• Prepares necessary documentation (i.e., needs analysis, business case, feasibility analysis, etc.) to support project initiative. Develops and maintains documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle. Responsible for managing and directing the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout phases of the project lifecycle for small/minor projects. Responsible for all data submission outside of the WIPS system for all SCC3 participants.
• Coordinates and manages projects using project management methodologies from inception through completion. Defines and prioritizes project requirements. Develops work plan(s). Controls budget, scope, and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks completed as planned. Oversees the development and execution of communication plan, which may include communicating with organizational leaders, elected officials, and/or the public about the project’s impact or status. Prepares status reports and provides updates to project stakeholders, sponsors, champion, etc. Prepares interactions and product examples for Project Managers within the Consortium.
• Assists in creating quality management plans. Develops and maintains project documentation. Oversees project design to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, or agency’s criteria, codes, and regulations.
• Coordinates and manages projects using project management methodologies from inception through completion. Defines and prioritizes project requirements. Performs outreach for community, k12, and industry in line with workplan.
• Identifies potential problems. Facilitates problem resolution by determining or recommending and implementing a risk mitigation strategy.
• Coordinates requests and recommends changes from original specifications with project sponsor, project team, and/or stakeholders.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant project management experience. Must have a valid drivers license. NETC Preferred Requirements: A bachelor's degree plus three (3) years professional experience in project coordination and/or management.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge if an agency's mission, programs, and objectives. Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies. Ability to assign appropriate priorities to work activities based on organizational goals and situational pressures. Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion to meet schedules and deadlines. Ability to conceptualize needed change and to initiate appropriate activities to move from concepts to implementation. Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations. Ability to manage work and provide guidance to employees. Ability to make presentations and prepare reports. Works under general supervision of the Consortium Director. Manages and coordinates all tasks associated with one or more small projects or a component of a larger project of minimal to moderate complexity and risk.

Additional Comments

In state and local travel required.