Job Description
Title: Project Manager- Senior
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Location: Frankfort, KY (Hybrid)
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Duration: Long - Term Indefinite Contract
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Job Details:
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Job Description
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The Office of Education Technology, Division of school Technology Planning and Project Management, has received approval to fill Project Manager- Senior Contract Position for the purpose and description as described below.
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Purpose:
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This role serves as a senior project manager responsible for multiple enterprise-level infrastructure, systems, and solution initiatives. The position operates within a sustainable brokered services model that leverages enterprise vendor providers, internal resources, and management engagement to support evolving delivery, capacity, and scalability requirements across the statewide Client environment.
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The role requires expertise in large-scale enterprise technology implementations, particularly in network systems, identity and access management and infrastructure. Solutions and reporting are managed using Microsoft tools, including SharePoint Online, Teams, and the Microsoft Office suite, to ensure effective collaboration, transparency, and knowledge management.
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Description:
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- Assume full lifecycle project management responsibility for multiple concurrent enterprise technology projects and initiatives supporting the statewide education environment.
- Develop, execute, and manage comprehensive project plans including scope, schedules, budgets, resource allocation, communication strategies, and risk management approaches.
- Perform analysis of needs, prioritizing project activities and aligning resources to maximize value and impact.
- Provide technical planning guidance for implementation of new and existing Client System (KETS) services and IT-enabled education initiatives, with emphasis on enterprise infrastructure, identity and access management and network systems.
- Lead project scoping activities including requirements gathering, feasibility analysis, and definition of project objectives and success criteria.
- Manage project financials, including forecasting, cost control, and budget tracking across multiple initiatives.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent reporting of project status, deliverables, risks, and financial performance.
- Coordinate and manage multiple vendor partners and service providers, including contract oversight, performance management, and delivery alignment.
- Lead and direct matrixed teams of internal staff and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and accountability.
- Organize and facilitate project governance activities, including status meetings and stakeholder communications.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with leadership, customers, cross-functional teams, and partner organizations.
- Ensure compliance with KDE Project Management Framework standards and governance requirements.
- Identify and implement improvements aligned with the Office of (OET) Master Plan and current standards.
- Support identity and access management integration efforts and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture practices.
- Apply cybersecurity principles and best practices to ensure secure, compliant system implementations.
- Develop, maintain, and manage documentation repositories and process materials using SharePoint Online and Microsoft collaboration tools.
- Participate in cross-office collaboration, knowledge sharing, mentorship, and project community activities.
- Prepare proposals and recommendations for new enterprise technology solutions and optimization opportunities.
- Track and report project time and activities accurately and consistently.
- Provide periodic on-call support outside normal business hours as required to ensure continuity of projects, systems, and time-sensitive deliverables.
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