Strategic IT Project & Portfolio Lead

Missouri Department of Conservation; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Conservation in Jefferson City seeks an experienced IT leader to oversee the analysis, planning, coordination, and design of all IT projects and the annual IT budget process.

The role requires strategic governance, portfolio management, and collaboration with IT managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and under budget. A Bachelor's degree and PMP/Agile certification are required, with 5+ years in progressively responsible roles.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Participate in governance processes as a member of the IT senior management team.
• Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost‑effective IT investments including staffing and sourcing.
• Develop system requirements for new technology implementations and business justifications.
• Lead project portfolio prioritization and control for major information systems.
• Guide the IT Project Office to ensure requirements are elicited and projects are delivered on time and on budget.

Skills

IT governance

Budget planning

Project management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business, Math, Engineering, or Natural Resources

PMP or Agile certification

Tools

PM Certification

Job description

Missouri Department of Conservation in Jefferson City seeks an experienced IT leader to oversee the analysis, planning, coordination, and design of all IT projects and the annual IT budget process.

The role requires strategic governance, portfolio management, and collaboration with IT managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and under budget. A Bachelor's degree and PMP/Agile certification are required, with 5+ years in progressively responsible roles.