Project Manager

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC; Jackson (MS); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mississippi Department of Education is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide technology initiatives supporting K-12 education systems. The role oversees the full project lifecycle, ensures adherence to PMI standards, and collaborates with business and technical stakeholders to deliver compliant IT solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of IT project management experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Azure DevOps and Git.

Formación

• 8+ years of IT project management experience.
• PMI standards, processes, and methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication with business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience using Azure DevOps and Git.
• Knowledge of SDLC and software development concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Define project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Establish and maintain Project Management standards and best practices.
• Build and manage an Enterprise Project Portfolio and project repository.
• Gather, analyze, document, and manage business and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices and test documentation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Business, QA, Architects, Developers).
• Provide project status reporting to senior leadership.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and perform benefit analysis.
• Support documentation for new systems (User Guides, System Guides).

Conocimientos

Communication

SDLC experience

PMI standards

Documentation

Requirements gathering

Team coordination

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk management

Enterprise PM

Herramientas

Azure DevOps

Git

Descripción del empleo

TheMississippi Department of Educationis seeking experiencedIT Project Managersto lead enterprise-wide technology initiatives supporting K-12 education systems. The Project Manager will oversee the full project lifecycle, ensure adherence to PMI standards, and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to deliver high-quality, compliant IT solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• 8+ years of experience in IT Project Management
• Define project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Establish and maintain Project Management standards and best practices
• Build and manage an Enterprise Project Portfolio and project repository
• Gather, analyze, document, and manage business and technical requirements
• Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices and test documentation
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Business, QA, Architects, Developers)
• Provide project status reporting to senior leadership
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and perform benefit analysis
• Support documentation for new systems (User Guides, System Guides)

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication with business and technical stakeholders
• Hands-on experience managing IT projects across the full SDLC
• Knowledge of PMI standards, processes, and methodologies
• Experience using tools likeAzure DevOpsandGit
• Familiarity with software and database development concepts
• Experience creating test cases, workflows, diagrams, and process flows
• Ability to translate business needs into structured technical documentation
• Strong background in business process mapping and documentation
• Proven ability to manage enterprise-level, multi-project environments

Preferred Skills

• Experience inK-12 Education IT projects
• Familiarity withAgile / Scrummethodologies
• Prior experience supporting a Project Management Office

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.