Job description

Immediate hiring for Project Manager with Commonwealth of Kentucky located in Frankfort, KY. Long-term opportunity with Commonwealth. Please advise if you might be interested or if you’d be interested or could refer someone.

• Project Manager
• Frankfort, KY (First 90 days on-site in Frankfort. After that three days in-office/two days remote.)
• Long-term Indefinite contract.

Job Description

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Lead / Subject Matter Expert in Frankfort, Kentucky within the Vital Statistics Branch. Must be able to define a business problem, gather and document, work with IT Office staff to determine a business solution, and verify that the solution meets the requirements. If a technology solution is needed, work with technical staff to design the technical solution.

Primary Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

• Lead the IT project from OVS business side and participate in requirements gathering/JAD sessions; working closely with Project Manager(s), SME's, Vendor, Programmers, and staff within the Vital Statistics Branch.
• Act as liaison between Vital Statistics Office and IT Office
• Participating in requirements gathering/JAD sessions for the Vital Statistics Branch;
• Working closely with OATS Project Manager(s), developer, SME's;
• Defining and reviewing requirements document, and use cases;
• Providing information/data for test cases;
• Reviewing comprehensive test cases at the application and multi-application levels, conducting and directing end-user testing responsibilities;
• Troubleshooting application and/or interfaces as problems arise;
• Analyze the report issues; and perform data quality assurance.
• Report application and/or interfaces as problems arise.
• Working with user community and vendors to meet implementation timeline.
• Support application/project go-live.
• Create high-level models identify and validate business processes and resolutions when appropriate.
• Administering communication activities with end-user training for system implementation.
• Assist with process improvement, discover issues and deliver better value.
• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to Vital Statistics staff.
• Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements.
• Effectively communicating insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.
• Ensure solutions meet business needs and requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Product Suites (Word, Excel, and Visio).
• 3-5+ years working in a lead/supervisor position.
• Experience defining business problems, gathering and documenting requirements, determining business solutions and verifying solutions meet requirements.
• Ability to handle extreme workloads with general direction.
• Relationship management and facilitation skills.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient problem solving skills.
• Strong decision making ability.
• Must be adaptable to change in a fast paced environment.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and in conjunction with team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years working in a leadership/supervisor position.
• IT project SME experience

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $44.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay
• Weekly pay

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11+ years
• 8 years
• 9 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Frankfort, KY 40601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project Manager: 7 years (Required)
• IT project management: 7 years (Required)
• Test cases: 5 years (Required)
• Relationship management: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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