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Fort Bend County · 1 week ago

IT Project Manager - Information Technology

Richmond, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$45.32/hr - $56.65/hr

10+ years exp

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, and they are seeking an IT Project Manager to lead and manage technology projects. The role involves communicating with stakeholders, managing project schedules and resources, and ensuring project goals are achieved through effective planning and execution.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Communicates with stakeholders, project team and other stakeholders

Manages and maintains the project schedule, cost, resources, and risk

Proactively interacts with other project managers in ways to develop relationships that assist the team in achieving the goals and objects of the project

Manages project resources; Develops and maintains a Resource Management Plan

Coordinates production releases and rollouts, delegating tasks to the necessary project team members while managing and reporting on project progress and results

Uses project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence

Manages projects through the five process groups: Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and Closure

Performs additional duties and responsibilities as required

Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers

Qualification

Information TechnologyProject Management Professional CertificationProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsDocumentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management

Required

High School/GED and four years of relevant professional experience in addition to 10 years required experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree

10 years Information Technology experience preferably in business/systems analysis or quality assurance

Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills; Ability to develop and maintain the project management plan; Ability to create a detailed plan that represents how and when the project will deliver products, services, and results per the project scope

Ability to facilitate meetings with business owners, sponsors, and stakeholders

Excellent documentation skills; Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to manage complexity, and intellectual curiosity

Strong written and communications skills with attention to detail and ability to advance multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines

Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills

Must obtain Project Management Professional Certification within 1 year of hire