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City of Aurora · 2 days ago

Project Manager IT

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Aurora is looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join their team. The Project Manager IT role involves managing IT projects, creating and executing project plans, and ensuring successful delivery of enterprise modernization initiatives for the Information Technology Department.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementPublic Safety

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Vendor Management and Contract Management

Purchasing services, hardware, and software necessary to complete projects

Accountability for the delivery of IT projects

Creates and executes complex project plans and revises them as appropriate for project needs. Usually manages multiple project phases simultaneously

Communicates important project-related milestones, achievements, and risks

Defines and manages projects of moderate to large scope

Facilitates the gathering of project requirements and coordinates all project activities and tasks

Integrates subject matter expert input and vendor input to develop project plans

Manages scope, schedule, and cost within plan

Develops and proposes project estimates and works to meet project deadlines and milestones

Maintains and reports on project budget

Ensures proper coordination of resources per plan and notifies of needed resource assignments

Effectively utilizes each team member to accomplish project objectives

Facilitates the identification of risks and quality measurements and resolves and/or escalates project-related issues in a timely fashion

Tracks status and metrics on the project delivery and value; escalates to functional management upon identification of deviations (or potential deviations) from plan

Delivers informative, well-organized presentations on project status and selected project topics

Facilitates project governance and maintains project-management documentation

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Vendor ManagementContract ManagementProject ManagementProject EstimationBudgetingAgile MethodologiesPMP CertificationTeam BuildingPlanningSchedulingRisk ManagementQuality ControlMS ProjectJiraExcelServiceNow SPMSoft SkillsStrategic ThinkingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field from an accredited college/university

Minimum of 3 years' experience managing multiple technology projects, including a minimum of 3 years' experience leading technology projects that involved multiple large-scale technology components, both on-premise and off-premise

Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of project management fundamentals, process design, project estimation, and budgeting

Must be conversant with current project management methodologies, as well as the Systems Development Life Cycle (SLDC) for waterfall, agile and hybrid approaches

Must have a working knowledge of the steps involved in IT business solutions procurements, vendor management, contract management, system implementations, and transition to operations

Soft skills (leadership, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, team building)

Hard skills (planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, issue management, quality control, Project Management tool proficiency, and vendor and contract management) to guide projects from start to finish, ensuring the vendor and City project team meet goals on time and within budget, while keeping teams aligned and stakeholders informed

Strategic thinking

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management, including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials

Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy

Able to manage multiple projects, objectives, and competing priorities

Adaptability and strong organizational skills to drive successful project outcomes

The selected candidate will need to obtain physical and operational security clearance for CJIS (Colorado Justice Information System)

The selected candidate will undergo a background check, motor vehicle report, and fingerprint clearance for CJIS access

Preferred

Master's degree in business, computer science or a related field preferred

Experience with executing IT projects/programs relating to the support of operations for local governmental Departments (Police, Fire, Water, Parks, Information Technology, Library, Finance, Public Works, Human Resources) is preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through Project Management Institute is strongly preferred