Application/Business Project Manager

Application/Business Project Manager South Dakota State Government - 3.7 Sioux Falls, SD Job Details Full-time $102,000 - $120,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Resource allocation Project team coordination Project reporting Managerial strategic planning Strategic management Operations management Regulatory compliance IT strategy planning System design Scalable systems Enterprise architecture Compliance management implementation Change management Technical solutions implementation Supervising experience Managing budgets in a finance role Continuous improvement Team management Government contract management Mainframe Conflict management Contracts Scalability Request for proposal Supplier selection Business requirements Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Leadership Project stakeholder communication Full Job Description

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Job ID:

35986

Agency:

Department of Social Services, Division of Economic Assistance Location:

Sioux Falls, SD, other locations in South Dakota are negotiable

Salary:

$102,000 - $120,000

DOE Annual Salary Pay Grade:

08

Closing Date:

05.22.26 This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/ . This leadership position oversees the modernization of the Economic Assistance Eligibility Systems, guiding the transition from legacy systems to a modern, integrated platform supporting multiple public assistance programs. The role directs all aspects of system procurement, design, development, implementation, and ongoing operations. Key responsibilities include leading RFP development and vendor selection; securing federal funding through planning documents; managing contracts, budgets, and resource allocation; and ensuring project delivery aligns with state and federal requirements. The position partners with product owners, subject matter experts, technical staff, IT teams, stakeholders, and the department's Roadmap Implementation Team to align IT priorities with strategic goals. In this capacity, it assesses system impacts, identifies dependencies, and evaluates potential interactions with other divisions' systems and business processes to ensure cohesive and efficient enterprise solutions. The position facilitates coordination between business and technical teams, supports planning and prioritization, and ensures deliverables are clearly defined and aligned with program objectives. This role also leads organizational change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new systems, policies, and workflows across the Economic Assistance program. It collaborates with internal and external partners, supports long-term IT strategy and architecture, and ensures the system can scale to support additional programs. Additional responsibilities include supervising staff, managing division resources and budgets, and representing the department with stakeholders and the public as needed.

Key responsibilities include:

The role is responsible for helping identify and resolve project issues and impediments, supporting conflict resolution, and maintaining effective collaboration between product and development teams. It provides guidance to stakeholders on processes and requirements, promotes clear communication, and supports continuous improvement in project delivery. Additional responsibilities include supporting procurement and RFP activities, assisting with project planning and reporting, tracking timelines, risks, and deliverables, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. The position collaborates closely with internal and external partners and actively represents the division on the Roadmap Implementation Team, ensuring alignment between program needs and enterprise IT priorities. It supports testing and implementation activities and contributes to organizational change management to drive successful adoption of new systems and workflows. The role may also assist with documentation for funding and governance requirements and represent the division in project-related meetings as needed.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Candidates should have working knowledge of the Curam eligibility system used for public assistance programs. Experience with mainframe or legacy system integration is also highly desirable. Knowledge and skill in leading complex and varied work situations with limited need for direction. Application/Business Project Managers consult with product owners, subject matter experts, technical staff, and other stakeholders to identify, define, interpret, integrate, and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, input and output requirements, and levels of systems access.

Additional Requirements:

To be considered, please attach your resume. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire. The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:

https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=41R You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration Telephone:

605.773.3148

Email:

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite