Project Manager 1

Salary: $50,982.94 - $66,351.55 Annually
Location : GA 30334, GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 3
Division/Office: OIT - Office of Information Technology
Unit: IT - ADC OFI Eligibility
Opening Date: 03/26/2025
Closing Date: 4/6/:59 PM Eastern

Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.
What we offer.Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking candidates for the position of Non-IT Project Manager for the Georgia Gateway/Office of Family Independence Project Management Office. Although this position resides under the IT hierarchy within DHS, this opportunity supports the business/policy side of the Agency as it pertains to Georgia Gateway enhancements & initiatives. This position is located in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.
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Job Description

Pay Grade: L

Under general supervision, applies project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques in supporting Sr. Project Consultant or other project leads. Under general supervision plans, organizes, schedules, facilitates, and produces project documentation for JAR and JAD sessions.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates project's Joint Applications Requirements sessions (JAR sessions) to include internal and external stakeholders, identifying and documenting business and stakeholder requirements that satisfy project scope.
• Produces the Business Requirements Document (BRD).
• Facilitates project's Joint Applications Design/Development sessions (JAD sessions) with internal and external stakeholders to identify functional requirements / designs attributes as specified by the BRD and satisfy project scope.
• Directs and develops, communicates and monitors quality assurance and schedules of projects for the application of software development.
• Supervises, monitors and develops project tasks and schedules for system development and enhancement.
• Tracks and controls project status.
• Directs subordinate supervisors and staff, as needed.
• Analyzes trends to anticipate and adapt to changes.
• Assesses and manages project risks, analyzing critical paths.
• Follows established project criteria and procedures for project activities, ensuring that priorities, objectives, and activities are consistent with agency and entity goals.
• May manage internal projects or sub-projects of larger projects.

Core Competencies:

• Understands the various stages of project management.
• Understands Waterfall project management approaches.
• Basic understanding of Agile Project management approaches.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Time management, adaptability and organization skills.
• Proficient use of computerized business applications such as: SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite and Teams, calendar function, etc.
• Ability to document and monitor processes.
• Applies analytical thinking, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Well-organized; able to work under pressure, and effectively prioritize in a demanding environment.
• Manage work plans and the ability to create WBS (Work Breakdown Structures).
• Comfort with facilitating meetings and report-outs.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED AND three (3) years of recent relevant project management experience with a progression in responsibility AND eligibility to sit for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following education/skills/experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Three (3) years of recent relevant project management.
• Business analyst or general management experience.
• Knowledge of agency (DHS) standards, policies and procedures, and security and control methods and systems.
• Background in State government a plus.
• Currently PMP certified.

Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

Employment InformationCurrent State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to:

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information.
Insurance

Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.

Health Benefits: 1-

Flexible Benefits: 1-

Retirement

State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry

Employee Retirement System: 1-

Deferred Compensation

Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.

Peach State Reserves: 1-

Credit Union

Employees are eligible to become members of the and
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What is your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate Degree
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How many years of management/supervisory experience do you have in area of assignment (Supervisory experience must be shown under work experience on the application)?

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How many years of experience do you have evaluating and/or interpreting program policies and procedures into a format that can be understood by others and communicated to internal and external customers?

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How many years of direct experience do you have in project management, including all aspects of process development, improving and execution (must have occurred in the last 5 years)?

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Do you have experience developing and maintaining effective work relationships with internal and external contacts to promote positive public relations?

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