Project Manager 1 pay range

What the state says the job is

This is professional and administrative work directing the planning, development and implementation of Commonwealth information technology (IT) projects. An employee in this job is responsible for planning, directing, controlling, and implementing IT projects. Work involves the accountability for managing projects from their inception through implementation following Commonwealth project management methodology. Work involves developing and managing a project plan; planning, defining, and managing project scope; creating a project schedule; planning resources and budgeting costs; developing a quality plan and performing and assuring quality control activities; defining staffing roles and responsibilities; developing and adhering to a communications plan; and identifying risks, preparing risk mitigation plans, and executing contingency actions.

Examples of the work

Manages IT projects following Commonwealth project management methodology. Develops and adjusts estimates for all phases of the project including planning, analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation. Ensures changes to project estimates are documented and agreed to by the client. Develops the detailed project plan and ensures all work tasks identified are completed. Ensures adherence to project scope and documents changes. Manages and tracks project progress against the project plan to ensure project is on schedule and takes corrective action if it is behind schedule.

Minimum qualifications

Two years of experience as a Business Analyst 3; or Two years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects and a bachelor’s degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects.