Job PostingImportant Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: July 7, 2026 Required documents uploaded by: July 7, 2026 The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking an experienced project manager to lead information technology projects that support agency operations and its mission to protect and improve the health and environment of all Kansans.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking an experienced project manager to lead information technology projects that support agency operations and its mission to protect and improve the health and environment of all Kansans.
As a Project Manager II, you will lead cross-functional project teams in the development, planning, and execution of IT projects of moderate to high complexity using waterfall and hybrid methodologies to meet schedule, budget, regulatory, and security requirements. You will work closely with agency leadership, technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders-leveraging Monday.com, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Project-for project scheduling, reporting, and portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' direct experience in IT project management, including experience in continuous improvement of project management topics. Candidates must be certified in the Kansas Project Management Methodology or obtain certification within twelve months of employment.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State's Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.
Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 .
KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position. E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here .
About the Position - Who can apply: Anyone (External).
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
- Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.
Compensation: - Hourly Pay Range: $37.84 - $40.00
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information...
Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary: The position (K0246812) IT Project Manager II would be expected to perform the duties of a Project Manager I with little to no oversight for projects of increased scope, cost, or complexity, including:
Manage assigned IT projects through the full project lifecycle.
Develop and maintain project charters, work plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project documentation.
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, assumptions, constraints, and success criteria.
Coordinate project activities among technical teams, business units, vendors, and external stakeholders.
Facilitate project meetings and ensure completion of project deliverables.
Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Support organizational project management standards and best practices.
The Project Manager II would be expected to perform the duties of a Project Manager I with little to no oversight for projects of increased scope, cost, or complexity, including:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project sponsors, customers, business partners, technical staff, and vendors.
Develop and execute communication plans appropriate to project size and complexity.
Prepare project status reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive briefings.
Facilitate discussions to identify stakeholder requirements, concerns, and expectations.
Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve communication issues that may affect project success.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: - Project Monitoring, Risk, and Issue Management
- Business Analysis and Requirements Support
- PMO Governance, Compliance, and Reporting
- Vendor and Contract Coordination
Qualifications Education: HS Diploma Required. Two years direct experience in Business, Information Systems, or a related field, plus three years of direct experience leading and managing multiple IT Projects utilizing best practice project management methodologies, or five years of similar experience without a qualifying degree.
Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
Minimum Qualifications: Experience in:
- Using presentation tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint
- Using collaboration tools such Microsoft Teams, Slack
- Facilitating group discussion
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Project lifecycle management
- Risk, issue, and change management
- Problem solving and decision making
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced and changing work environment
Knowledge in:
- Budgeting and cost estimation
- Risk management associated with IT projects and developing mitigation strategies.
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications: 4-6 years of direct experience in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Administration.
- Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, Monday.com
- Program or Portfolio governance
Post Op Requirements: Must possess a Kansas IT Project Management Methodology Certification or obtain certification within twelve months of employment.
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at . Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information Name: Jude Michel
Email: Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
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