IT Project Manager - Houston, United States - City of Houston, TX

City of Houston, TX

Verified Company

Houston, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

_Applications accepted from:
__ALL PERSONS INTERESTED_**
_Job Classification: __IT PROJECT MANAGER - PMO 468.1_**
_Posting Number: __PN# 33882_**
_Division: OFFICE OF __TECHNOLOGY SERVICES_**
_Reporting Location: __1200 TRAVIS ST_**
_Workdays & Hours: __MONDAY - FRIDAY; 8 AM - 4 PM*_**-
_Subject to change_

_ DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS_

Assists the Senior IT Project Manager, Assistant Director and/or Deputy Director of the Information Technology Department in planning and managing the development and implementation of large information systems for the City; manages a systems project from inception and project definition to implementation and post-implementation analysis and planning.

May include all phases, such as project development, implementation strategy, planning and support, system requirements, implementation options analysis, procurement, conversion planning and operational support requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages and defines the scope of a project for large information systems, including integration opportunities, interface requirements, feasibility, costs and schedule projections, and risk analysis.
Manages and develops implementation strategies, including selection of the implementation mode (ERP, Best of Breed, buy/build services) and documentation of the strategy.
Communicates the implementation strategy to diverse groups of technical and nontechnical personnel.
Manages and evaluates the relationships with vendors of hardware, software and communications systems and services; manages vendor(s) selection; manages contract negotiations.
Monitors project budgets and plans, ensuring quality and timeliness of project deliverables; communicates issues and status as required for successful completion.
Develops and manages project teams, assigns resources, develops status reports and ensures compliance with requirements.
Develops plans and requirements for postimplementation activities for the first operational year.
Develops long term lifecycle strategies, including determining upgrade and replacement requirements and projecting the budget and growth

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
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The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions.

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"Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance where required."

If applicable, the applicant's past performance evaluations, past and present supervisory recommendations, and/or Internal Affairs complaint history will be reviewed and considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

_EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS_
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration or a closely related field.

_EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS_

Six years of progressively responsible experience in the area of information systems, with two of the years in a supervisory capacity, are required.

Applicable information Technology experience may be substituted for the Education requirement.

_LICENSE REQUIREMENTS_
None

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to persons with a minimum of three years in an IT Project Manager role and PMP Certification._

GENERAL INFORMATION:

_SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED_
Department _may _administer skills assessment test.

_SAFETY IMPACT POSITION_

_SALARY INFORMATION_

Pay Grade 28

_APPLICATION PROCEDURES_
If you need special services or accommodations, call TTY 7-1-1)

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EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer:

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy._

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