IT Project Manager

About the position

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Education (EOE) works to connect all Massachusetts residents with an education that creates opportunities. While Massachusetts' students rank first in the nation on many educational measures, the Executive Office of Education strives to strengthen the foundations of education reform, empower schools and educators, and develop pathways to college and careers so all students in the Commonwealth can succeed, regardless of their zip code. The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas. EOE is seeking an IT Project Manager with business analysis expertise to join one of our application development teams. The IT Project Manager will lead project planning, develop comprehensive project plans, and collaborate with business analysts to craft business requirements documents. The incumbent will work to drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and timelines.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with business analysts to craft high-quality business requirements documents.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to define project goals and allocate resources effectively.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and communicate updates regularly to stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve project issues and conflicts promptly to maintain momentum.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, offering guidance and support to team members as needed.
• Prepare and present project status reports and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional or practical experience in the field of information technology project management.
• An Associate's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Three (3) years of project manager experience in leading technology software development and implementation projects.
• Experience in state government, federal government, or educational IT environment.
• Hands-on business analysis experience, with the knowledge of writing business requirements documentation.
• Experience working in Scrum or Agile environments.
• Proficiency in project tracking and management tools such as JIRA, Service Now, RACI, RAIDQ.
• Familiarity with analytic technology and technical terminology.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
• Proficiency in promoting teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication.
• Ability to evaluate project risks and recommend prioritization and mitigation strategies.
• Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• PMP certification desired, but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.