IT Project Manager

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Agency Information:
Kansas Department of Labor

The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) assists in the prevention of economic insecurity through unemployment insurance and workers compensation, by providing a fair and efficient venue to exercise employer and employee rights, and by helping employers promote a safe work environment for their employees. This facilitates compliance with labor laws while enabling advancement of the economic well-being of the citizens of Kansas.

At KDOL, our employees are our most valuable resource. We encourage our employees to grow and advance by participating in job shadow/training opportunities within KDOL. We value work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and telework opportunities.

As a quickly growing agency, we are always looking for passionate, talented and creative people to join our team. If you're looking for a challenge that will lead you to the next level of your career, you've found the right place. Come grow with us!

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About the Position

* Who can apply:
External, open to all who meet the minimum requirements

* Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified

* FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

* Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

* Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

* Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

* Veteran and/or Disability Preference Eligible:
Yes. See below for description.

* Office

Location:

Onsite, Topeka. Two days of telework per week may potentially be available after 6 months of successful completion.

* Application Due:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026

* Wage: $70,000 / year

Employment Benefits

* First day of employment coverage under the State's comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.

* Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.

* Retirement and deferred compensation programs

* Sick & Vacation leave

* Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

* Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

* Employee discounts with the STAR Program

* We celebrate employee appreciation and host socializing events

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Position Summary & Responsibilities: IT Project Manager

Project Manager - Business Analyst I is responsible for capturing and analyzing business and technical requirements while also applying strong project management skills to drive successful delivery of IT initiatives. This role ensures solutions meet business needs, align with organizational priorities, and comply with quality and regulatory standards. The Project Manager
-BA will collaborate with stakeholders, lead requirement and testing efforts, and actively manage project plans, risks, resources, and communications to support on-time and effective outcomes.

* Elicit, document, and analyze business needs, functional specifications, and system requirements.
• Develop standardized templates and ensure alignment with best practices and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to manage dependencies and ensure requirements remain aligned with project objectives.

* Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and work plans.
• Track progress, manage risks and issues, and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Coordinate and manage resources, including internal teams and external vendors.
• Provide clear, timely updates to stakeholders and prepare project reports for leadership.
• Ensure project deliverables meet defined scope, quality, and compliance standards.

* Partner with the Testing Manager to define test strategies and scope (unit, UAT, regression, and integration).
• Create and manage reusable test templates and guidelines using Zephyr for JIRA.
• Facilitate defect tracking, test execution, and alignment with project timelines.

* Act as a bridge between business and technical teams to promote collaboration and trust.
• Communicate requirements, expectations, and project updates to stakeholders in a clear and consistent manner.
• Support change management by documenting and tracking adjustments to project scope, schedules, and…