Project Manager (37136)

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Technology Services Division in Helena.

Each Project Manager position is responsible for an area of project management through a framework of project planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure activities. Work involves managing project scope, schedule, and budget by applying project management principles and methods as defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

The Project Manager provides technical expertise to business analysts, division program personnel, and system owners to support the identification of accurate and complete business and functional system requirements. This position also reviews and provides feedback and recommendations regarding the quality and effectiveness of the deliverables submitted by contractors and supports the testing of solution components to validate that the business requirements are met.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Developed understanding of and experience with project definition and scoping; requirements definition; identification of key objectives, risks, and drivers; creating plans to manage those elements; and user non-user acceptance testing.

• Ability to identify research and analyze issues relative to the role and prepare reports as necessary.

• Skill and ability to develop and implement performance measures, standards, policies and procedures.

• Skill and ability to build long-term internal and external relationships with customers critical to the organization.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare management, business, information technology, computer science, or related field is preferred.

• Five or more years of job-related work experience.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired.

• Knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

• Experience with MS Project and/or other project management tools is preferred.

• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Resume

• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

This position is grant funded through June 2027.