Senior IT Project Manager & Business Analyst - Hybrid

Novalink Solutions; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources Information Technology (DNR IT) seeks an advanced IT Project Manager II to lead agency-wide IT projects and also excel as a business analyst. The role demands strong analytics, cross-functional collaboration and disciplined delivery within scope, time and budget.

The position is a full-time contract with a hybrid schedule; the candidate must start with on-site orientation and maintain reliable internet for remote work.

Qualifications

• Hybrid PM role combining project management and business analysis.
• Experience leading large-scale IT projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to create requirements and technical specifications for custom solutions.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and BI reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop project charters, plans, scope, timeline, resources and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely task completion.
• Monitor risks and issues; implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and collect feedback.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with goals.
• Maintain project documentation including status reports and risk logs.
• Foster clear communication among team, stakeholders and leadership.
• Support change management and smooth transitions.
• Oversee project closure, lessons learned and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Advanced PM methods

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Tools

Jira Service Management

Azure DevOps

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources Information Technology (DNR IT) seeks an advanced IT Project Manager II to lead agency-wide IT projects and also excel as a business analyst. The role demands strong analytics, cross-functional collaboration and disciplined delivery within scope, time and budget.

The position is a full-time contract with a hybrid schedule; the candidate must start with on-site orientation and maintain reliable internet for remote work.