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Project Coordinator/Manager
Location: Des Moines, IA
Duration: 12+ Months
Dept: Division of Information Technology (DoIT) – DHS
Interviews will be conducted on [April 26th and 27th] – please confirm your availability.
- The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) provides adaptable, secure, and cost-effective technology services and solutions across the Department of Human Services (DHS) Divisions, partners, and citizens. We manage all of DHS’s IT assets, projects, and resources, and we deliver technology and expertise to support citizens of Iowa and their family’s every day.
- This includes consistently delivering top tier performance and value to citizens as a trusted partner and services provider.
- DoIT is committed to the pursuit of creative and innovative solutions that enable our agency to help Iowans achieve healthy, safe, stable, and self-sufficient lives through the programs and services we provide.
- We strive for an IT culture that identifies the newest, most effective solutions through discovery, open discussion and collaboration.
- We have fun together, care about each other and take pride in the solutions we provide.
- We believe in continuously optimizing our processes, refining our solutions and improving ourselves to the benefit of the Iowans we serve.
- If you are passionate about applying your creative and innovative architecture strategies and approaches across the Department of Human Services enterprise then this is the role for you!
JOB DETAILS
- The department is seeking a DoIT Project Coordinator to assist the department in administration of Information Technology initiatives across the DHS organization. This role will work with DoIT Vendor Management and DoIT Purchasing to accomplish multiple tasks and agendas, driving work with Department of Human Services (DHS), Department of Administration (DAS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and other intergovernmental agencies. Contract work is a plus, assisting with external vendors and contractual obligations and rules.
- The project coordinator will be responsible for small project tracking, working with internal and external departments and individuals to expedite and coordinate small project efforts. Projects are business related and not specifically Information Technology driven. Logistical organization and drive to complete tasks is required and imperative in this role. The role requires someone with excellent time management skills, the ability to understand and work with State Fiscal Accounting personnel, business unit sponsors/owners, and project team members (Project Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, Quality Assurance Testers, Enterprise Architects, etc.), as well as external vendors.
- Essential is the ability to multi-task on continually changing and morphing priorities as prescribed by leadership in response to department and legislative direction.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ability to work effectively under highly broad direction with general supervision
- Ability to interact with, educate, learn from, and work with business and IT teams
- Ability to motivate team and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Ability to break down complex tasks into actionable work items, sequenced appropriately
- Excellent organizational, presentation, interpersonal and team building skills
- Excellent time management and project planning/strategizing skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple parallel work efforts
- Track project progress, monitor and modify project schedules and provide status updates to project/management team.
- Escalate issues to management and/or appropriate leadership as appropriate
- Provide insight and knowledge into improving processes related to portfolio, project, and program management
- Other duties or tasks as assigned by management
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $60.00 – $70.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: One location
