Public Sector IT Product Owner: Drive Tech Impact

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

South Dakota State Government is seeking an IT Project Manager to oversee statewide economic assistance information systems. The role focuses on aligning technology initiatives with program goals, managing vendor relationships, and guiding diverse teams through full project lifecycles.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in IT or related field and strong skills in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder communication, and change management. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field preferred.
• Experience with program management and vendor contracts.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Align technology projects with business user needs and program goals.
• Manage vendor relationships and IT system contracts.
• Lead diverse teams through all project phases from planning to maintenance.
• Collaborate with BIT on technology and security requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for successful product launches.
• Communicate progress and decisions to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure project governance, tracking, and corrective actions to stay on plan.
• Develop project plans, status reports, and change documentation.
• Identify risks and document mitigation strategies.
• Support transitions to new information systems through change management.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

South Dakota State Government is seeking an IT Project Manager to oversee statewide economic assistance information systems. The role focuses on aligning technology initiatives with program goals, managing vendor relationships, and guiding diverse teams through full project lifecycles.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in IT or related field and strong skills in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder communication, and change management. Travel may be required.