Job Description
Project
Manager – PMP Certified
Frankfort, KY
Longterm Indefinite Contract
Job Description Currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of a PMO Project
Manager - Certified for our CABINET OATS. This position is housed within
the Cabinet of Health and Family Service - Office of Application Technology
Services (OATS) – PMO. This position is responsible for overseeing all
facets of the PMO OATS methodology application of projects/programs undertaken
in CABINET OATS.
This role will help in adoption and enforcing of methodology that is developed
by CABINET PMO. PMO PM will be responsible for working closely with PM's from
all divisions of the cabinet to ensure all projects/programs are following the
methodology. This role will work as a mentor to the PM, training them to work
with the tools and techniques and using the processes that are defined. This
role will also work in continuously enhancing the processes that govern how
projects are treated in CABINET OATS.
- Mentoring new project managers on the project tools and
techniques.
- Define/Refine KPI's that will be used to measure
Project/Program.
- Applying CABINET OATS methodology and enforces project
standards.
- Oversee projects/programs for deviation from defined
measurements and remedial action.
- Conduct regular training on methodology and tools
utilized to all participants in CABINET OATS.
- Measure and Track project performance/exposure
throughout its lifecycle.
- Develop/Update documents to support Projects/Programs
methodology.
- Develop/Update dashboard for different roles to cater
to their needs.
- Conduct Audits for projects/programs that breach the
acceptable KPI variances.
- Develop ad-hoc reporting as required by executives.
- Coordinate with COT (Cabinet of Technology) to comply
with their requirements.
- Evaluate feedback on PMO to improve on PMO activities
and performances.
- Conduct Post Project Benefit tracking review and
reporting on the findings to executives.
- Develop benchmark and trends based on data collected
from projects/programs.
- Conduct data analytics to derive knowledge from data
available. Put in action the knowledge gained from this analysis.
- Assist in propagating the changes across cabinet.
- Work closely with all divisions to gradually achieve
higher maturity.
- Advise if required on different aspect of project
approach (Waterfall, Agile).
- Assist in developing/enhancing the tools to adapt to
new requirements based on knowledge gained.
- Ability to present concepts and secure buy in from
participants.
Teamwork:
- Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team
member's contributions.
- Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her
fullest potential.
- Motivates team to work together in the most efficient
manner.
- Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons
with team members.
- Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.
Essential skills:
- Bachelor's Degree or other advanced degree preferably
in an IT related field.
- Demonstrated understanding of Project Management
processes, strategies, and methods.
- Professional Project Management Certification.
- Agile certification from accredited intuition
preferred.
- Experience working in a high-level collaborative
environment and promoting a teamwork mentality.
- Experience mentoring, coaching and developing talent in
project stream.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal, written and presentation communication
skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts.
- Possess general understanding in the areas of
application programming, database, and system design.
- Self-managed, highly motivated and has a strong drive
for results.
- Skilled in managing a team.
Desired Qualifications/Skills:
- Excellent time management and organizational skills and
experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others.
- Strong sense of personal accountability regarding
decision-making and supervising department teams.
- Managerial experience applying analytical thinking and
problem-solving skills.
- Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively
head-off obstacles.
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