Information Systems Project Manager - Contra Costa County, CA, United States - County of Contra Costa, California

County of Contra Costa, California

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Contra Costa County, CA, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Position:

Bargaining Unit:
Local 2- Supervisory Management
Contra Costa Health is seeking qualified individuals to fill two (2) vacancies in the Information Systems Project Manager classification.

Why join the Contra Costa Health?
Contra Costa Health is the largest department of the Contra Costa County government, employing more than 4,260 Full-Time Equivalents.

CCHS is an integrated system of health care services that cover health at every level:
the individual, the family, and the community.

For low-income and uninsured residents of Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Health is the safety net, providing medical services not available to them elsewhere.

Contra Costa Health is committed to:

Providing high-quality services with respect and responsiveness to all
Community health improvement and environmental protection
Working in partnership with our patients, cities, and diverse communities, as well as other health, education, and human service agencies
Encouraging creative, ethical, and tenacious leadership to implement effective health policies and programs

We are looking for someone who is:

Able to serve as a project manager on large systems programming and analysis projects
Able to manage multiple projects and tasks
Able to help increase morale by establishing clearly defined expectations using exceptional oral and communication skills
Knowledgeable and familiar with project management methodologies
Good at negotiation and works well with large teams
Organized, adaptable, and a problemsolver

What you will typically be responsible for:

Managing various large-scale projects for the various divisions within the department
Conferring with hardware and software vendors; assisting with the evaluation and selection of contract firms providing programming and analysis services and may assist in contract negotiations with vendors
Supervising the conduct of feasibility studies, the preparation of time study estimates, and progress reports on assigned projects
Serving as a project manager on major complex systems programming and analysis projects including network administration, quality assurance, and database management or data integrity and recovery
Managing time to ensure work progress stays on schedule according to project plans and specifications
Ensuring quality and timeliness of work performed and final products, and supervising and assisting in the preparation of initial and final systems design and documentation necessary for delivery to customers

A few reasons you might love this job:

You will work with highly skilled team members who care about their customers and community and are passionate about their work
You will have the opportunity for growth
You will operate with a high level of autonomy and responsibility

A few challenges you might face in this job:

Working on multiple projects with emphasis on different technology platforms and knowledge
You may have to work under pressure and need to deliver resolutions in tight timeframes
You may have to work with multiple divisions that may have differing priorities for the same project

Competencies Required:

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Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
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Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
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Oral Communication:Engaging effectively in dialogue
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Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
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Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
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Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
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Negotiating: Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise
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Leadership:Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
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Project Management:Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months and may be used for other County Departments.**
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, data communication, information processing, or a closely related field.

Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Desirable Qualifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Previous projects in Health Care
Knowledge and previous experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
Knowledge and previous experience with Agile Methodology

Selection Process:

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Final Selection Interviews: These will be scheduled by the department once the eligible list is established.

**The Human Resources Department may change the examination step