Overview

Do you like cats? Do like herding cats? Then this job is for you! The Vermont Department of Labor is seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and experienced project manager to join the operations team in the Business Office. As a Business Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating a variety of department-wide process improvement initiatives. Projects may be short-term, long-term, or ongoing. The Business Project Manager is responsible for tracking all aspects of the project and holding project participants accountable for the timeliness and completion of their tasks.

The Business Project Manager will:

• Document and analyze current state, assist in requirements gathering and design session, provide future state modeling and proposed future state proceeds and documentation.
• Facilitate project plan development, ensuring all participants are clear about the project goals, objectives, activities and outcomes.
• Independently track and facilitate/manage all required action steps to ensure timely completion.
• Engage and involve affiliated Department staff and partners, tracking their progress and providing them the support they need to successfully implement their part of the project.
• Encourage collaboration and feedback.
• Encourage creative and innovative solutions.
• Facilitate change management plans related to the projects and consider equity and access implications for those who will be impacted by the changes.
• Create training resources, like desk-aides to help Department employees understand and navigate new business processes.

This position is expected to report to the Department's central office in Montpelier. Some remote work and/or an alternative work schedule may be approved after the initial probationary/onboarding period.

The hourly rate listed in this job posting reflects the first step in a 15-step pay plan for paygrade 26. Step 1 is the normal hiring rate established for most positions in State Government. In some circumstances a special exception can be approved for an applicant to be placed in a higher step at the time of hire. For more information on the state pay charts, visit this website:
https://humanresources.vermont.gov/compensation/pay-chart

Who May Apply

This position, Business Project Manager (Job Requisition #47267), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact beth.meyer-ehrich@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting, but some travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND four (4) years or more of experience where the primary role was project management.

OR

Associate's degree AND six (6) years or more of experience where the primary role was project management.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years or more of experience where the primary role was project management.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.