IT Project Manager (Intermediate)

About the role

This opportunity is with the State of Indiana – Department of Child Services (DCS).

Tasks

• Lead and manage medium-to-large IT projects from initiation through implementation.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and risk/issue logs.
• Track deliverables, timelines, and project performance using Atlassian tools.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and agency leadership.
• Apply PMBOK, Agile project management, and IT governance methodologies.
• Communicate project status, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain project documentation and support portfolio governance activities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience
• 2+ years managing large, complex, multi-year projects
• Experience with Atlassian tools, such as Jira and Confluence
• Salesforce technology experience
• Strong knowledge of PMBOK and Agile project management
• Experience in cost management, risk management, resource planning, benefits analysis, and change control
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and Visio
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• PMP Certification (preferred)
• Agile or Scrum Master Certification (preferred)
• State government project experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of IV-D programs and Child Support Enforcement (preferred)
• Candidates must currently reside in Indiana.

Schedule

• Contract
• Contract Duration: November 9, 2026 – June 30, 2027
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Hybrid work arrangement, with three days onsite and two days remote

Location

• Indianapolis, Indiana