PROJECT MANAGER-INTERMEDIATE - 11112026-82082

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee seeks an IT Project Manager to coordinate IT initiatives across the full project lifecycle, from scope to delivery, ensuring timely results and stakeholder alignment within the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI).

Under supervision, you will manage plans, budgets, risks, and communications, while coaching teams and driving process improvements across departments and external partners.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in project management, business analysis, or systems/process analysis.
• Substitution for Bachelor's degree: Relevant IT Associate's Degree.
• OR
• An Associate's degree and two years of related IT experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement.
• Substitution of Experience for Education: Related IT experience may substitute for the required bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and adjust project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Track progress against milestones, identify and mitigate risks and issues, and elevate concerns as needed.
• Assign and coordinate tasks among team members, ensuring accountability and adherence to timelines.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, status updates, and post-project evaluations.
• Manage stakeholder communication and engagement across departments, vendors, and external partners.
• Support procurement activities, compliance reviews, and implementation of process improvements.
• Provide coaching to project team members and facilitate training on project management practices and tools.

Skills

Active Learning

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Verbal communication

Task coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Relevant IT Associate's Degree

Tools

Computer

Telephone

Printer

Copier/Scanner

Mobile devices

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 11/18/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $6,610.00 - $10,467.00

Salary (Annually) $79,320.00 - $125,604.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Tennessee Bureau Of Investigation (T.B.I.)

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (T.B.I.), DAVIDSON COUNTY

TBI Headquarters, Nashville, TN - Technology and Innovation Division

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tbijobs.com/

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in project management, business analysis, or systems/process analysis.

Substitution for Bachelor's degree: Relevant IT Associate's Degree.

OR

An Associate's degree and two years of related IT experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Related IT experience may substitute for the required bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.

Overview

Under general supervision, coordinates and manages IT projects across the full project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, resources, and quality. Ensures effective communication, timely delivery, and alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations. This is the working-level position in the Project Manager classification series. Operates with general supervision to independently manage projects or work as part of a larger project implementation team. Responsible for coordinating tasks, managing risks, and driving successful execution of project deliverables. This class differs from the Project Manager-Adv classification in that incumbents of the latter can work independently or strongly contribute to team efforts relative to Project Manager tasks, and work requires minimal review prior to being considered presentable to upper management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and adjust project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Track progress against milestones, identify and mitigate risks and issues, and elevate concerns as needed.
• Assign and coordinate tasks among team members, ensuring accountability and adherence to timelines.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, status updates, and post-project evaluations.
• Manage stakeholder communication and engagement across departments, vendors, and external partners.
• Support procurement activities, compliance reviews, and implementation of process improvements.
• Provide coaching to project team members and facilitate training on project management practices and tools.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Organizational Savvy
• Plans and Aligns
• Decision Quality
• Manages Conflict
• Customer Focus

Knowledges

• Project management principles and practices
• Customer service standards and stakeholder engagement
• Communication strategies and media channels
• Quality management and continuous improvement
• Budget development and resource planning

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Thinking
• Verbal communication and presentation
• Task coordination and time management

Abilities

• Oral and written comprehension and expression
• Information ordering and idea fluency
• Problem sensitivity and time-sharing
• Ability to synthesize complex data for diverse audiences

Tools & Equipment

• Computer
• Telephone
• Printer
• Copier/Scanner
• Mobile devices

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.