Westaff is seeking a temporary IT Project Manager for a State office in Helena, MT!

Schedule: M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Term: Temporary though November 2027

Pay: $38/hour

Duties:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine the project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop project plans and associated project documents.
• Effectively communicate project tasks and expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project tasks and goals.
• Set and maintain project expectations with the project team and other stakeholders.
• Work with the project leadership team to assign and delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate staff.
• Discuss identified project conflicts with the project leadership and work to resolution.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables using JIRA.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to the project leadership team.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Direct and motivate project team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned tasks.
• Review and ensure accurate and timely payment of program invoices.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher, or equivalent work experience.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle
• Expert knowledge of principles and practices of electronic data and information management systems and procedures.
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
• Proven working experience as a project manager in the information technology domain.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience with successful implementation of IT systems for State and Local Governments.
• Must pass a State Background Check

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Free online courses
• Health & dental offered

Apply today for IMMEDIATE consideration for our IT Project Manager!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply

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