Information Technology Senior Project Manager

This position functions as the lead for other Project Managers and manages complex IT projects from concept to delivery.

An employee in this classification is the principal point of contact for assigned projects. The incumbent manages complex OIT projects and programs from design and development to production; defines requirements and plans project life cycle processes; develops project plans, goals, and budgets; identifies resources needed; and, guides project team comprising of cross-functional technical disciplines. Work requires comprehensive understanding of practical knowledge of substantive project management principles, and methods to provide leadership and guidance to other project managers.

The incumbent is required to possess knowledge of technical information systems to manage a variety of complex and challenging information technology projects assigned. Work involves conducting analytical studies to identify new technology information and assists in the development of methods and tools to improve project management practices for an effective operation. The complexity of work is characterized by extensive and continuous project planning, analysis, coordination, and direction of the County-wide information technology systems.

Work is performed with considerable independence within established policies, regulations, and technical guidelines for use of the Office of Information Technology, and is reviewed by a superior through conferences and reports.

This position implements and utilizes industry-standard project management best practices by working with project sponsors to define project scope and business requirements, develop project cost estimates and business cases for new projects, create project plans, identify resource needs, lead project teams and manage project budgets.

An employee in this classification is the principal point-of-contact for assigned projects. The incumbent manages complex OIT projects and programs from design and development to production; defines requirements and plans project lifecycle processes; develops project plans, goals, and budgets; identifies resources needed; and, guides project team comprising of cross-functional technical disciplines. Work requires comprehensive understanding of practical knowledge of substantive project management principles, and methods to provide leadership and guidance to other project managers.

The incumbent is required to possess knowledge of technical information systems to manage a variety of complex and challenging information technology projects assigned. Work involves conducting analytical studies to identify new technology information and assists in the development of methods and tools to improve project management practices for an effective operation. The complexity of work is characterized by extensive and continuous project planning, analysis, coordination, and direction of the County-wide information technology systems.

Work is performed with considerable independence within established policies, regulations, and technical guidelines for use of the Office of Information Technology, and is reviewed by a superior through conferences and reports.

• Manage complex OIT projects and programs from design and development to production.
• Define requirements and plan project lifecycle processes and provides technical and analytical guidance to the project team.
• Assembles and coordinates project team members; assigns individual responsibilities and defines schedule for project and program implementation.
• This position will also have budget responsibility for a project, including cost-benefit analysis and building a business case.
• Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning. Plans and oversees the preparation and dissemination of project schedule, project deliverables, goals and milestones.
• Directs and oversees project team, produces project reports and manages conflicts within groups.
• Develops and maintains technical and project documentation and performs team assessments and evaluations.
• Develop Request for Proposals (RFP) for external services and products.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, organizational, presentation, and customer services skills. Performs related duties as required.

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of project management, planning, developing, managing and implementing an…