State of Indiana · 4 hours ago
Project Manager Senior
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $75K/yr
4+ years expThe State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across various agencies. The Project Manager Senior role involves overseeing the emerging provider project, managing a team, and supporting operational and program implementation within the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a primary point of contact and is responsible for overall work progress and technical performance of project
Lead a strong project management culture by growing project delivery resources through coaching at all levels of the agency and participating in the development and delivery of project management learning events
Responsible for assembling project team and assigning individual responsibilities
Establish project objectives and roles of each team member and communicate plan to the team
Prepare reports and analysis to manage risk and recommend necessary adjustments
Present project status and manage the project change process
Manage the project team through all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget and other specified requirements
Complete the scope of work while ensuring quality, financial, risk management and policy expectations are met
Responsible for overall work progress and technical performance on project
Establish project management processes and procedures. Identify potential risk and associated risk management plan
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees
Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures
Qualification
Required
Eight (8) years of project management experience OR Associate's Degree and six (6) years of project management experience OR Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of project management experience
Certification as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute or a similar professional designation, desired
Ability to manage projects of relatively high complexity and dollar value
Ability to engage and communicate information with internal and external stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Ability to plan project scope and schedule consistent with the project development process
Ability to establish and manage project budget with the understanding of all financial implications/issues
Specialized knowledge of project standards
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Benefits
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
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Company
State of Indiana
State of Indiana is the government website that provides information, services, news, and events related to Indiana.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Pamella Cook
Chief Financial Officer
Annie Frischkorn
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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