Sr. Information Technology Project Manager

Our government client is searching for a Sr. IT Project Manager for their Aviation Department. This position will be responsible for leading medium to large scale IT projects.

The IT Project Manager Senior will provide direction to internal and external non-technical/technical stakeholders. The position will lead and guide projects utilizing PMBOK and Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) best practices and governing framework. The IT Project Manager Senior is accountable and responsible for ensuring that project results contribute positive business value and meets agreed upon scope, cost, schedule, and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads, plans, coordinates, tracks, and delivers project of medium to large complexity utilizing enterprise established project methodology/framework and processes.
• Leads the project team and manages performance, identifies resourcing needs, and facilitates communication to ensure understanding of objectives and assignments and determine progress.
• Control the flow of project related information.
• Develop and maintain the overall project plans from start to finish complete with scope, schedule, cost, and resources required.
• Proactively identify, manage, monitor and facilitate resolution of project risks by developing mitigation strategies.
• Interact with business department stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements, propose solutions, and maintain positive relationships.
• Work with stakeholders and vendors to best manage projects and ensure effective communications and expectations to support the overall health and well-being of each project.
• Act as the primary contact to business units during all phases of the project
• Documents, reviews, and implements project change requests.
• Identify and govern change and process management considerations critical to the success of the project.
• Drive improvement efforts related to each IT project, regulate requirements, minimize cost, and provide better overall solutions for business efficiency.
• Create, manage, and maintain a comprehensive and detail project plan and schedule that aligns with budget.
• Tracks budget and monitors use of funding allocated to projects.
• Documents project scope, deliverables, and implementation approach
• Manages all project artifacts/documentation such charter, risk log, and schedule.
• Plan, coordinate, and hold meetings with project team members both internal and external.
• Baseline project schedule, budget, report changes above or below baseline.
• Facilitate system/solution designs that meet City technology and cyber security standards.
• Oversee creation and execution of test plans for upgrades/future project implementations.
• Ensure all EPMO / Project and Department reports are updated timely.
• Ensure project metadata and KPI’s are updated through lifecycle of project.
• Oversee exceptions and unresolved issues and monitor progress by designated issue owners.
• Interact with internal departments with timely and accurate resolution to IT question / project objectives.
• Evaluate project impact in relation to training and other requirements and needs.
• Professionally manage, communicate and maintain positive relationships with project stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field

Three (3) to Six (6) years of experience in managing medium to large scale IT projects.

Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certified or actively working to obtain PMP certification within 12 months of employment.