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Project Manager

Date Posted: Feb 7, 2025

Requisition ID: 456083

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About Indiana Department of Correction (DOC):

We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.

Role Overview:

The Project Manager is responsible for the identification of schedule and cost variances and the facilitation of successful project completion. You will provide overall management direction to project team(s), establish project objectives and policies, work with prime client contractors, and various internal and facility staff, and monitor progress as well as financial activities. Those with previous project management experience in corrections, military, or construction are encouraged to apply.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Serves as a primary point of contact and is responsible for overall work progress and technical performance of assigned projects.

• Responsible for monitoring progression of assigned project team and assigning individual responsibilities and notifying supervisors of failure to meet goals and objectives.

• Creates project objectives and roles of each team member.

• Creates project plans, with specifications and estimates for timeline, scope, compliance, and continued success metrics post-launch.

• Leads key project meetings and works with team to ensure project scope compliance.

• Prepares reports and analysis to manage risk and recommend necessary adjustments.

• Presents project status to agency leadership and manages the project change process.

• Manages the project team through all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements.

• Oversees overall work progress and performance on project.

  The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

• At least 5-10 years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role, preferably in a correctional environment.

• Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

• Advanced knowledge of project budgets with an understanding of all financial implications/issues.

• Ability to minimize and manage changes to the scope of a project.

• Ability to manage project uncertainty and apply resources to minimize, monitor, and/or control risks.

• Ability to understand project objectives and outline the role of each team member.

• Ability to effectively manage major conflicts that may arise.

• Detail-oriented to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.

• Effective communication skills to all levels of agency stakeholders, from the project team to executive leadership.

• Ability to engage project-specific public and agency stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills to track progress and ensure the project stays on task, on time, and on budget.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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