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Project Manager - IT (SCA 111248)

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Project Manager - IT (SCA 111248)

Salary

$69,992.00 - $111,800.00 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-01306

Agency

444 Judicial

Opening Date

11/17/2025

Closing Date

11/30/2025 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

[email protected]

To Apply

To apply, click the To Apply and complete the application and attach PDF versions of your cover letter and resume.

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Job Description

The Iowa Judicial Branch, in State Court Administration, seeks applicants for a dynamic Project Manager to join our Information Technology team! The Project Manager will lead and coordinate multiple projects, ensuring they are planned, executed, and delivered successfully. This position is located at the Iowa Judicial Branch building in Des Moines, IA.

This position will manage IT projects using Agile, Scrum, and Kanban frameworks, ensuring transparency and iterative delivery. The Project Manager will collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and deliverables. This position will manage vendor relations, oversee statements of work (SOW), and contractual agreements. The Project Manager will also gather and analyze data to support business cases, proposed projects, and system requirements to help identify business problems and determine effective solutions.

The successful candidate will be a champion for change and encourage teams to embrace new processes and tools, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement. The Project Manager will also be skilled in risk management, team coordination, and utilizing data and reporting to drive decision-making. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential. In this role, the successful candidate will leverage their technical skills, project management experience, and thought leadership to successfully deliver complex technology projects that align with our organization’s vision.

What’s in it for you:

+ Collaborative, positive professional work environment

+ Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the Iowa communities

+ Excellent benefits package

+ Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave

+ Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) plan

+ Employee discount program

+ Employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch may qualify for the federal student loan repayment program

The pay range for this position is $69,992.00 - $111,800.00 annually. This is an FLSA-exempt position. The starting salary for new state employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Adjustments may be made if the successful candidate has relevant experience.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

+ Develop comprehensive project plans, in coordination with stakeholders, to achieve defined goals and criteria.

+ Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Conduct risk assessments throughout the project life cycle.

+ Coordinate resources for projects, such as equipment and the project team.

+ Communicate project expectations and updates to team members and project stakeholders. Prepare and deliver status reports, proposals, and presentations.

+ Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards. Implement best practices and quality control measures. Identify and adjust for any unsuccessful project elements.

+ Manage changes in project scope, schedule, or resources effectively. Adapt to evolving requirements.

+ Manage vendor performance, coordinate communications, manage risk and compliance, and address support needs.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of Iowa Judicial Branch processes, procedures, and business operations.

+ Project management and leadership skills for managing projects and the teams involved with the projects.

+ Knowledge in importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs, and flow charts.

+ Ability to conduct research into project-related issues.

+ Presentation and communication skills.

+ Analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to shift priorities, demands, and timelines.

+ Resource and time management skills to keep projects on track.

+ Interpersonal skills, with a focus on relationship-building, listening, and questioning skills.

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

The incumbent must meet the minimum requirements to qualify for the position.

+ High school diploma (or high school equivalency diploma).

+ Four (4) years of experience in project management, public administration, business administration, or closely related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field.

+ Experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies within enterprise-level application development projects.

+ PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent.

The Iowa Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants may review the Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report from the Iowa Judicial Branch website as part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with federal and state regulations.

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

444 Judicial

Address

Iowa Judicial Branch Building

1111 E Court Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

http://www.iowacourts.gov/

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