Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of recent relevant project management experience, with a progression in responsibility AND Eligibility to sit for Project Management Professional (PMP). 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
Three (3) years of recent relevant project management experience.
Business analyst or general management experience.
Knowledge of agency (GDC) standards, policies and procedures, and security and control methods and systems.
Background in State government a plus.
Currently PMP certified.
Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and models such as Waterfall, Iterative, Spiral, and Agile).
Familiarity with programming languages, including but not limited to Java, Angular and Ionic.
Familiarity with IT Infrastructure including but not limited to Desktop, Networks, Servers, Operating Systems and Cloud Service models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS).
Familiarity with Database technologies including but not limited to SQL and Oracle.
Clear understanding of end-to-end application delivery in a multi-platform environment (client server, web, cloud services).
Familiarity with Application Programming Interface (API) integration and deployment.
Familiarity with implementing and supporting Agile Methodologies, techniques and tools, such as Scrum, Kanban, sprint planning, user stories, etc.
Demonstrated experience in complete Business Analysis toolset, including facilitation, information gathering, diagramming, and documentation. 

Note:

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation. GDC is seeking a Project Manager within the Office of Information Technology.

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan.

This position may be filled at the 1, 2, or 3 level of the job series, depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

Five vacant Project Manager positions will be filled via this vacancy announcement.

Project Manager 2 (ITP112)
Salary Range: $56,310.72 - $91,043.76

High school diploma/GED AND five (5) 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.

Project Manager 3 (ITP113)
Salary Range: $62,331.12 - $101,579.45

High school diploma/GED AND seven (7) 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 provide the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year 

Point of Contact:

Office of Information Technology

Gibson Hall, 2^nd Floor

PO Box 1529

Forsyth, Ga. 31029

Kalee Hall

478-992-5211

Kalee.hall@gdc.ga.gov

13 paid holidays per year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Vision Insurance, On the Job Training, Life Insurance.

About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC):

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising approximately 49,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9,000 employees. For more information on the GDC, please visit https://jobs.gdc.ga.gov.