Project Manager

The mission of the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is transforming lives, influencing change, strengthening community. To accomplish this mission, the ND DOCR utilizes more than 100 different job classifications or type of work. Our employees provide many different services to a diverse correctional population of juveniles, and adults, such as therapeutic rehabilitation, medical care, physical plant services, education, information technology, and a variety of correctional security and law enforcement jobs responsible for security and management of individuals in custody of the DOCR.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the DOCR team and make a difference in our communities! We are looking for a Project Manager to provide oversite for the planning and implementation of a consolidated Client Management System (CMS). The CMS will serve as the DOCR's system of record and bring facility and community supervision in alignment through a single system. The CMS is anticipated to be implemented as a high dollar IT program, covering multiple biennials.

This is a full-time, permanent position with total compensation including the full state employee benefits package, which includes family health insurance with no monthly premium cost to you, as well as a generous retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave that begins to accrue on day one, and more. The starting salary range for this position is $5,500-$6,600/month.

For more information on the state employee benefits package, go to www.nd.gov/ndpers and click on Active Members. In this position you will work out of DOCR Central Office in Bismarck, ND. Part-time telework may be considered.

Summary of Work

This position will report to the Chief Administration Officer located at Central Office. The position will apply project management principles, methodologies, standards, and best practices to lead and manage all phases of information technology projects and other types of agency projects.

The position is responsible for performing project management duties on medium to large projects using established best practices, tools and guidelines. Projects will cross multiple business units, which have stakeholders with diverse and conflicting needs. Projects will include new, multiple or emerging technologies that will impact the agency.

Complex reporting relationships and communication requirements exist at the agency level, enterprise and legislative levels. Project Budgets range from $100,000 to over $1,000,000.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science or related field.

Must have Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and at least 2 years of project management experience. It is preferred that the successful candidate have experience managing IT projects or large projects over a million dollars and experience using change management principals.

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted.

Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Transcripts

Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office.

Contact Brian Miller, 701-934-1467, brianlmiller@nd.gov or TTY 800-366-6888 for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.