IT Project Manager - Cybersecurity LOCAL TO TOPEKA, KS

Office of Information Technology Services (OITS)

Our employees are our most valuable resource, pivotal to our success. OITS is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values work-life balance. With the state s generous paid time off, including holidays, this ensures our employees have the time they need to rejuvenate. We actively support our team's professional growth through tuition and certification reimbursement, empowering them to pursue their career aspirations. With sample opportunities for continued learning, we prioritize career and leadership development and mentorship. OITS is a great place to work, come join our team!

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• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans Preference Eligible: Yes
• This position is eligible for OITS's hybrid work program. The candidate must work in the office three days a week. The supervisor and business needs will determine the hybrid schedule.

Compensation:

• Annual Salary/Hourly Rate: $70,000 to $80,000 / annual

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications

Position Summary:

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) leads, oversees, and ensures the successful delivery and management of single or multiple technical projects within the Kansas Information Security Office (KISO). The TPM will manage projects within scope, quality, time, and cost constraints, dynamically adapting to deliver business value.

This position reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Executive Branch.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Facilitate the gathering and validation of project requirements.
• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required activities and tasks.
• Develop and maintain detailed work plans and project timelines.
• Establish work plans and staffing for project phases, arranging for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Direct and coordinate project activities to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.
• Analyze project progress and adapt timelines to achieve maximum benefit.
• Analyzes risks and provides regular updates to CISO, regarding projects status and any problems or potential problems. Takes proactive steps to minimize delays in delivery.
• Develop and execute project resource plans, ensuring the right people are in place at the right time.
• Set and track project milestones; manage unforeseen delays and realign schedules as needed.
• Develops and communicates detailed specifications for implementation. Negotiates plans and timeframes, ensuring that relevant stakeholders understand the anticipated results.
• Implement and manage project communication plans.
• Regularly communicate with technical teams, cross-departmental stakeholders, and other stakeholders to arrange meetings, confirm project schedules, and address any issues.
• Monitor project activities to ensure the quality and integrity of information.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project management documentation.
• Establish standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
• Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide status updates to affected staff and stakeholders, ensuring that project goals are aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor project activities, ensuring the currency, quality, and integrity of information, while providing consistency in content and look and feel across the organization.
• Ensure that project goals are achieved.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required skills:

• 2-3 years of technical project management experience with a thorough understanding of project management principles and IT practices
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2, Agile)
• PMP certification or the ability to obtain it within one year of hire
• Experience with or familiarity of cybersecurity
• Knowledge and experience using project management software and tools
• Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of applications, software, and hardware used in the organization
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Strong analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment where this role may not directly control resources
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
• Ability to adapt to changing business environments and circumstances
• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of stakeholder trust and confidence
• Ability to lead and motivate others, empathize, and understand different personality types

Qualifications:

• Associate s Degree in information technology, cybersecurity, business, or related field required
• Ability to obtain and retain an OITS Security Clearance and a Kansas KCJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance
• Disqualification Criteria: Felony convictions, felony deferred adjudication, Class A misdemeanor deferred adjudication, Class B misdemeanor convictions less than 10 years old, or an open arrest for any criminal offense.

Necessary Special Requirements: Ability to obtain and retain an OITS Security and KCJIS clearances are requirement of employment and continued employment.

Disclaimer: Due to security requirements related to system access, the following will result in disqualification for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions less than 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor).

Employment Benefits:

In addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package that is available the first day of employment. All benefits eligible, full-time employees may elect to enroll in:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays
• Employee discounts with the
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

*This benefits package represents additional annual compensation.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Brenda Cripps
• Email:
• Mailing Address: 900 SW Jackson St, Room 803, Topeka, KS 66612

Required documents for this application to be complete:

• On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and upload new if needed.
  • DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran s Preference)
• Inside your Job Application upload these documents:
  • Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
  • Cover Letter

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.