In this role as an IT Project Manager Associate, you will manage, plan, organize, and control all operations and activities of a small to medium size information technology project.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Manages small to medium size projects that may involve departments/divisions within an agency and other state or contracted resources for the project.
• Creates and maintains project plans.
• Ensures that roles and responsibilities on the project are defined.
• Creates and maintains a team atmosphere and work environment to promote project work productivity.
• Ensures that user requirements, deliverables and approvals are defined.
• Coordinates and monitors activities of all parties involved in the project to ensure the system is completed on time and within budget.
• Communicates project status to appropriate management and interested parties.
• Ensures the delivery of a product that meets user specifications.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Some familiarity with the business functional area under consideration for automation.
• Ability to lead, encourage and influence others to perform.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise and manage human resources.

• Working knowledge of project cost management, benefit analysis, risk management, funding and estimation of resources.
• Working knowledge of project management theories and practices and the ability to apply that knowledge.
• Working knowledge of the information systems development life cycle, information technology, project tools and approaches to development and implementation.