Job Location: 3418 Knipp Drive, Suite A-1 Jefferson City, MO 65109
Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!
This is a project manager position accountable for managing state IT projects for the Missouri Division of Youth Services.
The following tasks are the responsibility of the Business Project Manager:
Oversee IT projects within the Division of Youth Services – new case management system, time keeping system, Chromebook Project, Google Platform projects, etc. Responsible for the implementation of the new case management system that DYS is currently working on and all other IT related projects Responsible for the day to day management of the new case management system – i.e. updating forms, training regional and facility staff on data entry and usage, running reports, and all other related items Provide technical support for all system users Work with ITSD on a daily basis – communicate regularly with the project PMO's and contractors Develop policy and use cases around the new system and any other IT related systems for DYS Responsible for project planning Identifying appropriate resources as needed Developing project plans, timelines, and accountabilities Accountable for developing project deliverables and measuring project outcomes Frequent interaction with business owners, managers, and other stakeholders Performs other tasks as assigned Knowledge, skills & abilities Knowledge of project management techniques and tools. Must be familiar with project scope and objectives as well as role of each team member. Skill in critical thinking, problem solving, and organization. Ability to establish project goals and objectives. Ability to communicate with team members and external stakeholders. Experience with the development platform, ServiceNow, is preferred.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required degree.) (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for a year-for-year basis for the required deficiencies in the required education.)
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
