Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Project & Program Management

Summary Of Work

This position is in Bismarck, North Dakota. All normal work hours will be conducted in person, in an office setting. No remote work or hybrid work is available.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of the organization, building strong relationships through empathy, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to understanding their needs. Your ability to negotiate effectively and use data to guide decisions and influence outcomes will help you shine.

• Day-One Readiness:
  Walk into a fully equipped workspace with all the supplies, technology, and equipment you need to succeed immediately.
• Premium Workspace:
  Enjoy a clean, safe, and dedicated professional office environment.
• Convenient Commuting:
  Skip the stress with free, dedicated on-site parking.
• Modern Break Amenities:
  Relax in our fully stocked with supplies (cutlery, plates, napkins, etc.) lunchroom featuring an ice machine and a dedicated vending area.

• In-Person Mentorship:
  Accelerate your career growth with direct, daily access to experienced leaders.
• Integrated Culture Model:
  Work in a collaborative environment built on an integrated system that connects team members across departments.
• Office Celebrations:
  We love to recognize milestones, birthdays, and achievements with regular team celebrations.
• Fun Traditions:
  Participate in our weekly "Snack Week" rotations and casual Friday jeans days (supporting local charities through voluntary donations).
• True Work-Life Balance:
  We respect your personal time while offering a vibrant office community that builds genuine connections beyond the standard 40-hour work week.

This position applies project management principles, methodologies, standards, and best practices to lead and manage all phases of information technology projects. The role is responsible for overseeing large, complex portfolios, programs, and projects for the Office of Attorney General using established tools, guidelines, and industry best practices. Key duties include planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting, as well as coordinating people, processes, and technologies to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Additional responsibilities may include mentoring team members involved in project management. Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, vendors, and stakeholders are essential for project success.

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to project team(s)
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate project meetings (e.g., status update, planning, brainstorming, requirements gathering)
• Developing, updating, and publishing project plans (e.g., communication plan, quality management plan, governance plan)
• Developing, maintaining, and publishing project schedules (primarily using MS Project)
• Maintaining and utilizing collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, MS Teams)
• Support project teams and stakeholders to develop project goals, objectives, key milestones, and requirements of technical solutions.
• Collaborate with project team members to develop cost and time estimates.
• Assist with managing project procurements activities
• Participate in contract negotiations
• Identify, secure, and manage project resources
• Team mentoring and development
• Identifying and resolving project conflicts
• Perform comprehensive project risk analysis
• Identifying and managing project issues
• Ensure proper creation, maintenance, and utilization of project documentation.
• Ensuring project deliverables are defined, documented, and delivered
• Monitor project timelines, budget, and critical deadlines
• Provide timely and clear project status updates to stakeholders and direct supervisors
• Coordinate and align the efforts of internal project teams and external vendors

In addition to the monthly salary, this position includes fully paid health insurance for employee and family, the option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family, participation in the state NDPERS defined contribution retirement plan as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, the option to contribute to a medical spending account, and earning annual and sick leave.

• fully paid health insurance for employee and family
• option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family
• participation in the state NDPERS defined contribution retirement plan
• option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan
• option to contribute to a medical spending account
• earning annual and sick leave

• Bachelor's degree with a major in computer science, computer or management information systems, project management, business administration, or a closely related field. Additional work experience as described may substitute for up to two years of the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Three years of current and progressive…