City of Austin · 14 hours ago
Austin Aviation - IT Project Manager
AUS Information Systems Building (IS)
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $102K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Austin is a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic cities. They are seeking an IT Project Manager responsible for the successful completion of information technology projects, ensuring they meet schedule, budget, and quality needs. The role involves directing project development, managing resources, and communicating effectively with stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
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Responsibilities
Directs and manages information technology project development from beginning to end, submit proposals, and recommend subsequent budget, scope and schedule changes and/or contingency plans where necessary
Develops project scope, cost estimates, human resource requirements, work plans, time schedules, communication plans, and makes work assignments to meet project or program objectives
Writes Request For Proposals for external services and manage contracts and vendor performance, deliverables, and payments
Develops information technology project plans and associated communications documents, identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, and track and report on project milestones and deliverables
Develops written business requirements and models
Participates in discussions of project management department goals and objectives with IT senior management, system owners and decision makers
Requests the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and where required, from other department managers and participate in the acquisition of required personnel within the City of Austin
Defines the project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle
Effectively communicates project expectations to sponsor, team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion, and facilitate project management and project status review meetings
Develops successful transition, training plans and recognition for resources on the project team
Qualification
Required
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field
Experience may substitute for education for up to 4 years
Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience
Knowledge of project budget preparation
Knowledge of information technology project management principles, concepts and practices
Knowledge of system development lifecycle used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing systems
Knowledge of application programming, database and system design
Knowledge of XML and data interfaces
Knowledge of internet and network architecture
Knowledge of operating principles and information systems hardware and software
Skill in using project management software
Skill in developing process models and data flow diagrams
Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts
Ability to develop written business requirements and models
Ability to accurately identify/determine customer needs and take appropriate actions and/or steps to address identified needs
Ability to recognize, value, and include different perspectives, experiences, approaches, and cultures in achieving organizational goals
Ability to gain and maintain the trust and confidence of others and the organization through consistency and reliability
Ability to give, receive, or share thoughts, ideas, perspective, and data to create shared understanding
Ability to inspire, motivate, and influence others to achieve individual and collective goals
Ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner that solve issues and stand the test of time
Ability to recognize, plan, focus upon, and work toward what is most important or critical
Ability to recognize strengths and areas for improvement in others and to provide opportunities, guidance, and encouragement to build skills and capacity
Ability to recognize, manage, and resolve conflict efficiently and equitably
Skill in facilitating meetings of diverse stakeholders
Ability to see a broad view of an issue or challenge across typical organizational lines and beyond the present
Ability to create, convey, and instill a unified vision and purpose
Ability to see past the moment and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Ability to achieve organizational goals and objectives
Ability to navigate relationships involving complex, emotional, and/or value-based issues in order to influence and achieve positive results
Ability to define, analyze, and find solutions for difficult or complex problems
Ability to view the big picture
Ability to quickly become familiar with emerging technologies
Ability to identify trends as well as isolated events
Preferred
Expertise in project management methodologies and frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
Proficient in managing projects, resource allocation, task delegation, and conflict resolution
Experience in managing project budgets and financial resources, including forecasting, tracking expenses
Experience in managing IT functions within a 24/7 operation or within an IT PMO environment
Benefits
Generous leave
Work-life balance programs
Extensive benefits
Retirement Security
Sustainable Transportation Options
Focus on Wellness
Career Growth
Modern Workspaces
Company
City of Austin
An award-winning employer, the City of Austin has a Council-Manager form of government and employs 13.8K employees.
10001+ employees
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