City of Palo Alto
IT Project Manager - Enterprise Technical
SALARY
$48.19 - $72.28 Hourly
$8,352.93 - $12,528.53 Monthly
$100,235.20 - $150,342.40 Annually
LOCATION
Palo Alto, CA
JOB TYPE
Regular Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
201700545
DEPARTMENT
Information Technology Department
OPENING DATE
10/24/2017
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$48.19 - $72.28 Hourly
$8,352.93 - $12,528.53 Monthly
$100,235.20 - $150,342.40 Annually
LOCATION
Palo Alto, CA
JOB TYPE
Regular Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
201700545
DEPARTMENT
Information Technology Department
OPENING DATE
10/24/2017
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Description
Local government is undergoing radical change and much of it is being powered by new technologies.
The City of Palo Alto's IT Department is one of the game-changing agencies in the US, leading the use of innovation to power the next generation of government services. We are looking for big thinkers and leaders to help create a model for local democracy.
Are you that person?
The Information Technology Department is seeking an experienced, high energy IT Project Manager for our IT Project Management Office.
Be part of something amazing. We'll be waiting for you.
Job Overview-That's a cool job! I want it!
The City of Palo Alto Information Technology Department is recruiting for a Senior Technologist, IT Project Manager (PM) – Enterprise Technical. The Information Technology Department supports and develops the City's technology infrastructure for users within the City and for the public. The PM Senior Technologist will be working for the IT Project Management Office.
If you are selected for this excellent career opportunity, you will be responsible for performing expert level project management, business analysis, systems/network analysis, and needs assessment for Information Technology solutions.
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Essential Duties
I can do this and make a real difference!
Manage complex enterprise projects, as well as other project types.
Work with team to meet division goals - Project Services performs customer-centric project management. Your efforts ensure the customer is delighted at the end of the project. Be part of an enthusiastic team that depends on measures to define success.
- Manage multiple technology projects of varying complexity
- Liaise with directors and managers of other departments and divisions for the purpose of requirements elicitation, business analysis, and project coordination
- Work with IT Department director, and managers, to make cooperative decisions, discuss and implement strategic direction
- Develop business cases, project charters, functional and technical requirement specifications, procurements and assist in the production of City Manager's Reports
- Manage contracts for IT project vendors, and contract staff
- Maintain and develop all required project reporting, e.g., Weekly Status reports, SharePoint list updates
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications-Got it!
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through:Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or a related field and five years of progressively responsible, professional Information Technology experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform a particular subset ofthe essential duties of the job such as those listed above.Licensing Requirements:Depending on area of assignment, some positions may require:- Valid California Driver's License;
- One or more certifications related to specific technical discipline.
- Experience with enterprise application procurement
- Experience with managing at least two enterprise end-to-end implementation projects
- Experience with Business Intelligence and data warehousing
- 7+ years of experience managing complex technology projects with aggressive schedules
- Strong understanding of technical requirements for technology integration
- Strong understanding of change management, and risk management particularly around software implementations
- PMP Certification, or equivalent experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain highly technical topics in layperson's terms
- Valid California Driver's License;
Ideal Candidate
I've already done that or have that!- Excellent soft-skills greatly preferred, e.g. emotional intelligence, active listening, mindfulness
- Demonstrated outstanding oral and written communications and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of COBIT, and enterprise project governance
- Knowledge of Customer Service principles and experience with building relationships
- Experience with Microsoft Project and Project Online
- Experience with managing contracts
- Experience in the day-to-day use of Microsoft SharePoint
- Ability to relate departmental IT needs to an overall City-wide IT strategic view or perspective
- Exceptional analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills
- Experience in a Windows work environment
- Knowledge of Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases preferred
- Employer
- City of Palo Alto
- Phone
-
650 329-2376
- Website
- http://www.cityofpaloalto.org
- Address
-
250 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, California, 94301
- Employer
- City of Palo Alto
- Phone
- 650 329-2376
- Website
- http://www.cityofpaloalto.org
- Address
-
250 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, California, 94301
- IT Project Manager - Enterprise Technical Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Do you possess at least seven years experience in managing technology projects?
- * QUESTION 2
- Do you have a Bachelor Degree in Information Technology or a related field?
- * QUESTION 3
- Describe at least two enterprise end to end implementation projects you have managed.
- * QUESTION 4
- Explain the importance of change management and risk management particularly around software implementation.
- * Required Question